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Shipping Glossary



Agreement between the Conference Lines and the S.A. Government concerning shipping in and out of South Africa.

Is calculated, unless specifically stated to the contrary, by multiplying the number of freight tons by the appropriate ocean freight rate.

The rate of freight applicable to the ocean service.

A carrier service from alongside a vessel at a terminal/berth in Europe to alongside a vessel at a terminal/berth in Southern Africa.

When goods are sent overseas with the intention that they are to be put up for sale on arrival at destination, they are said to be "on consignment".

Charter party in which a vessel may fix for any cargo and for any ports.

Oversize, over dimension cargo.

The amount or weight of the cargo discharged from the ship.

When a container is still uncleared three days after discharge. All overstays are liable to be moved from the Terminal into SACD and the importer will incur additional costs.

When a container is still uncleared three days after discharge. All overstays are liable to be moved from the Terminal into SACD and the importer will incur additional costs.