Cargo landed in error at a port before the correct port of destination is reached.

EDI For Administration, Commerce and Transport Organization responsible to UN ECE for the development of standard EDI messages for Administration, Commerce and Transport.

Document issued by a consignor in accordance with applicable conventions or regulations, describing hazardous goods or materials for transport purposes, and stating that the latter have been packed and labelled in accordance with the provisions of the relevant conventions or regulations.

The presently preferred term for trading with EDI.

Order to restrict the hauling of freight.

The going on board, or putting on board a vessel.

The sovereign power to take property for a necessary public use, with reasonable compensation

Executive Planning Board

A legal signature usually placed on the reverse of a draft; signifies transfer of rights from the holder to another party.

The additional cost borne by the lines in moving containers between the shipper / receiver's premises and the terminal, to ensure that the shipper or receiver bears the same level of costs that would have been borne under the conventional service in moving goods to or from the nearest or most convenient Port previously served by the conference. A monetary allowance to the customer for picking up or delivering at a point other than the destination shown on the bill of lading. This provision is covered by tariff publication.

A traditional port no longer serviced directly by Conference Container vessels, but at which the exporter still pays his traditional charges.

According to documents.

The seller makes the goods available to the buyer on the quay (wharf) at the destination named in the sales contract. The seller has to bear the full cost and risk involved in bringing the goods there.

The seller makes the goods available to the buyer on board the ship at the destination named in the sales contract. The seller has to bear the full cost and risk involved in bringing the goods there.

Rent charged by a Cargo Depot on LCL cargo not cleared and removed within the free storage period allowed.

A tax imposed by the Government upon commodities produced within the country.

See Box Rate Area.

U.S. Customs Service Form No. 75-25-V. A government document declaring designated goods to be shipped out of the country. To be completed by the exporter and filed with the Government.

Governmental document authorizing export of restricted goods.

Detailed and explicit warranties included in a policy of marine insurance.