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U.S. Department of Transportation
Sektör: Government
Number of terms: 13754
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Sophisticated, computer–controlled systems that manage the mixtures of gases within a container throughout an intermodal journey reducing decay.
Industry:Transportation
An organization established by the members of an ocean conference acts as a self–policing force with broad authority to investigate tariff violations, including authority to scrutinize all documents kept by the carriers and their personnel. Violations are reported to the membership and significant penalties are assessed.
Industry:Transportation
The striking by a moving vessel against a stationary object.
Industry:Transportation
The title of a common clause in contracts, exempting the parties for non–fulfillment of their obligations as a result of conditions beyond their control, such as earthquakes, floods or war.
Industry:Transportation
Complementary equipment for terminal and over–the–road handling containers.
Industry:Transportation
Vertical frame components fitted at the corners of the container, integral to the corner fittings and connecting the roof and floor structures. Containers are lifted and secured in a stack using the castings at the ends.
Industry:Transportation
Required by some countries for protection against the dumping of certain types of merchandise or products.
Industry:Transportation
A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered “alongside” are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship’s tackle so that they can be loaded.
Industry:Transportation
The direction on a vessel parallel to the center line.
Industry:Transportation
Usually used to limit the value of goods transported. The limitation refers to carrier liability when paying a claim for lost or damaged goods.
Industry:Transportation