A tariff published by an agent on behalf of several carriers.

The hiring or chartering of all or part of a vessel for the transport of goods.

A tariff with two or more rates for the same goods, to and from the same points, with the discretion to use the lowest of the charges.

Any aircraft that is used for the sole purpose of transporting cargo.

The act of refusing delivery of a shipment so badly damaged in transit that it is worthless; OR damage to a vessel that is so severe that it is considered a constructive total loss.

Numerous shipments from different shippers to one consignee that are consolidated and treated as a single consignment.

Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery.

Services performed by a shipping line or airline in addition to the normal transportation service.

The shipment of certain classes of commodities that require arrangements in advance with carriers.

A bank acting on behalf of a foreign bank.