Shipbrokers issue such cards to clients giving details of ships they propose to load, capacity available, place of loading and expected date of sailing.

In Marine Insurance terms, this is the award payable to a third party who saves maritime property from peril at sea.

A numbered implement so designed as to not be easily removed without obvious damage. Used to secure a container's doors as a deterrent against pilferage.

The vessel must be reasonably fit in all respects to encounter the ordinary perils contemplated for the voyage.

Spoorweg Houertrok met Dubben remstelsel (Railways container truck with dual vacuum braking system). A rail truck used exclusively for the rail transport of containers. It has a flat bed without sides and with special facilities for securing the containers.

Delays caused by ship's personnel or movement of ships in immediate area causing surge of vessel.

Persons acting as agents for shipowners to arrange for charters, cargo carriage or passengers.

The owner of a ship, or a person entitled to register as the owner of one or more of the 64 shares of the ship.

Endorsement on a Bill of Lading confirming loading of cargo on vessel nominated therein.

The consignor or sender of goods by ship. The person tendering goods for carriage. Not to be confused with the party issuing the B/L or the vessel operator who is the Carrier.

Document prepared by the exporter and submitted to the container operator. It provides the necessary consignment details required for the placing of empty container(s) at the Shipper's packing point.

A receipt note giving particulars of goods forwarded to a dock for shipment.

Weight measurement of 2000 lbs. (Metric ton is 2204.60 lbs.)

The failure of a whole package to arrive at the destination without any evidence to show the cause of loss.

Cargo not carried on nominated vessel.

A highly maneuverable vehicle that lifts a container from the side of a vehicle or train onto itself, removes it to a stack and unloads it.

A bulk grain store - called elevators in the U.S.A.

Cargo not carried on nominated vessel.

Space on board a vessel occupied by a container. The name given to a container position within a cellular vessel.

A standard BIMCO slot charter for containerships.

Container - A rectangular frame with a twist lock at each corner, that can engage with the four top corner castings of a container, for the stacking of containers ashore or onboard.

Container - A rectangular frame with a twist lock at each corner, that can engage with the four top corner castings of a container, for the stacking of containers ashore or onboard.

Area where containers are stored on the ground also referred to as Pile Area.

20 ft length x 8 ft wide x 8 ft 6” high. 40 ft length containers have the same width and height. Hi-cubes are 9 ft 6” high. 45 ft length container has same height as hi-cube.

Labour time paid for while awaiting the arrival of a vessel.

Ship and fleet capacity is measured in terms of standing slots, immediate capacity of ship or fleet exclusive of general running capacity.

In shipbroking it refers to the arrangement of cargo or associate operation. Many offers are made "sub stem". In shipbuilding it is the metal casting of the extreme forward end of a ship. The supply of bunkers.

In shipbroking it refers to the arrangement of cargo or associate operation. Many offers are made "sub stem". In shipbuilding it is the metal casting of the extreme forward end of a ship. The supply of bunkers.

Person involved in the loading and discharging of vessels in port.

Plan of ship showing how cargo is stowed. This is Important when planning the unloading of the cargo.

A rubber tyred multi-wheel container lifting and transporting vehicle. It is specifically designed for terminal and depot use, and is often capable of stacking containers three high.

A term for a non-negotiable Bill of Lading. In the U.S. the Pomerene Act governs its operation. as hi-cube.

Fleet of containerships required to provide a required service and capacity regularly on a pre-determined route.

The action of loading/unloading or packing/unpacking a container.