The numeric identification of a round trip sailing of a vessel on a fixed trade lane.

The removal of cargo from a container. Also known as unstuffing, unloading or stripping.

Usually for same set of Shipping Order, there are a number of copies with same form and contents but with different name such as the 1st copy is called Shipping Order and remainders are called Shippin [..]

Goods onboard which upon their arrival at a certain port are not to be discharged at that port.

Bill of lading freight charged on goods of very high value at so much percent on the declared value of the goods.

A kind of cargo movement by container. Loose cargo received at origin point, loaded in a container by carrier, then delivered intact at destination.

UNCTAD Multi Modal Transport Convention.

A service in addition to usual liner service, normally with an added cost. Such kind of services include packing, loading, storage, etc.

An accounting concept. It is a gradual increase by addition over a period of time and is a way of recognising that an expense (or revenue) and the related liability (or asset) can increase over time a [..]

When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent.