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An illegal form of discounting or refunding that has the net effect of lowering the tariff price. See also Malpractice.
Industry:Transportation
Arrangements with a steamship line to transport containerized cargo.
Industry:Transportation
A cargo movement in which the water carrier provides a through service between an inland point and the port of load/discharge. The carrier is responsible for cargo and costs from origin on to destination. Also known as IPI or Through Service.
Industry:Transportation
Shipment of goods on shipper’s own account. A bill of adventure is a document signed by the master of the ship that carries goods at owner’s risk. Also, a term used in some insurance policies to mean a voyage or a shipment.
Industry:Transportation
A rate published on traffic moving from an interior point to a port for transshipment to a foreign country.
Industry:Transportation
Changing the consignee or destination on a bill of lading while shipment is still in transit. Diversion has substantially the same meaning.
Industry:Transportation
A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often enclosed and, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading.
Industry:Transportation
An Incoterm of sale meaning the seller delivers to the buyer at seller’s named premises.
Industry:Transportation
A right claim against the guarantors of a loan or draught or bill of exchange.
Industry:Transportation
