Glossary of Shipping Terms:
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Allocation
The process of assigning activities, costs or facilities e.g. space to a certain organisational units.
Allotment
A share of the capacity of a means of transport assigned to a certain party, e.g. a carrier or an agent, for the purpose of the booking of cargo for a specific voyage.
Always Afloat (AA)
Provision in a charter party, that the vessel must remain afloat at all times when unloading and discharging.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
American classification society which has established rules and regulations for the classification of seagoing vessels or equipment.
Amidships
At or in the middle of a vessel.
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Anchor
Device for temporary securing a ship or floating structure to the seabed by means of a chain or cable and a weight with movable extensions (arms).
Apparel
- A vessel's outfit, such as rigging, anchor and lifeboats.
- The term used in distribution/transport of clothing for a single piece of clothing, a garment.
Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP)
An agreement between the owners of the equipment and the responsible governmental body to allow continuous examination of the equipment (e.g. containers).
Apron
See: Platform
Arbitration
The process of referring to an agreed person for judgement on issues of dispute, without requiring the use of courts.
Area Code
A code for the area where a container is situated.
Area Off Hire Lease
Geographical area where a leased container becomes off hire.
Area Off Hire Sublease
Geographical area where a subleased container becomes off hire.
Area On Hire Lease
Geographical area where a leased container becomes on hire.
Area On Hire Sublease
Geographical area where a subleased container becomes on hire.
Area of Repair
Geographical area where a container is under repair.
Arrival Date
The date on which goods or a means of transport is due to arrive at the delivery site of the transport.
Arrival Notice
A notice sent by a carrier to a nominated notify party advising of the arrival of a certain shipment or consignment.
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