Locations in the rail system which are provided with equipment for handling containers from one mode of transport to another, usually located adjacent to terminals or cargo depots.

Allowance or discount.

The return of a container to its owner.

A refrigerated vessel or container.

Or plugs. Power outlet in ship or shore facility which integrated containers can connected to. Otherwise for containers without their own cooling system but connects via ducts to a cooling system.

U.K. Indicates goods clear of Customs

A Customs dispensation that allows, in certain circumstances, cargo to be removed from one Customs controlled area to another.

The movement of empty containers between container parks from an overstocked area to an under stocked area.

The transfer of a container from one slot, directly, to another aboard a vessel.

The transfer of a container from one slot to the quay side and thence to another slot aboard the same vessel.

Ro/Ro - A purpose built vessel for unitised cargo with ramp access 'to the quay for trailer borne or wheeled cargo.

A calendar day of 24 hours including holidays, Saturdays, Sundays, unless excepted, i.e. a vessel is told she will be loaded in 4 running days, whether or not she is worked upon, alternative is a 4 WW days SHEX - 4 weather (permitting) working days, Sundays and holidays excepted.