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Shipping Glossary



Acts as a receipt for the cargo and evidence of the contract of carriage but is not a Document of Title.

Document that identifies goods imported when placed in a bonded warehouse. The duty is not imposed on the products while in the warehouse but will be collected when they are withdrawn for delivery or consumption.

The dues paid for using a Wharf.

A person having charge of a Wharf.

WIFPON - Before arrival in port, notice must be tendered to Port Authorities as to whether the vessel is free of disease hazard or not.

The lowest line on the plimsoll mark on the ship's side, which indicates the level to which the ship can be loaded when sailing in the North Atlantic region in winter.