Glossary of Shipping Terms:
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Forecastle (Fo'c's'le)
Forward part of a vessel where stores, ropes and anchor chains are located.
Fork Lift Pockets
See: Fork Pockets
Fork Lift Truck
A three or four wheeled mechanical truck with forks at the front designed for lifting, carrying and stowing cargo.
Fork Pockets
Openings or recesses in a side of a container for the entry of the forks of a fork lift truck.
Formal Performance Evaluation
Evaluation of carrier's performance as per agreed contract.
Forms EDI
A screen presenting to a user the contents of an EDI message in a manner that is easy to use and interpret. The form may reside on a web site or the computer of the party viewing or completing the form. The form may be based on the UN Layout key (UNLK).
Formula of Camp
A mathematical formula on behalf of inventory management for calculating the optimum order quantity.
Forty Foot Equivalent Unit (FEU)
Unit of measurement equivalent to one forty foot container.
Forward
At, near or towards the bow or front of a vessel or an aircraft.
Forwarder
The party arranging the carriage of goods including connected services and/or associated formalities on behalf of a shipper or consignee.
Forwarding Charge
Charges paid or to be paid for preliminary surface or air transport to the airport of departure by a forwarder, but not by a carrier under an Air Waybill (air cargo).
Forwarding Instruction
Document issued to a freight forwarder, giving instructions to the forwarder for the forwarding of goods described therein.
Four Way Pallet
A pallet of which the frame permits the entry of forks of e.g. a fork lift truck at all four sides.
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Fragile
Easily breakable. Term denoting that goods should be handled with care.
Franc Poincar
Unit of value in which the limitation of the carrier's liability is sometimes expressed. One franc poincar consists of 65.5 milligram of gold with a fineness of nine hundred thousands.
Franchise
Amount which in case of damage will have to be borne by the assured.
Fraud
Avoidance of payment of taxes and duties in full or in part or the claiming and obtaining of fictitious export refund claims. (Customs)
Free Alongside Ship (...named port of shipment) (FAS)
See: Inco Terms
Free Carrier (...named place) (FCA)
See: Inco Terms
Free House Unclear
Delivered at a certain destination without payment of certain duties or incurred costs.
Free In Liner Out (FILO)
Transport condition denoting that the freight rate is inclusive of the sea carriage and the cost of discharging, the latter as per the custom of the port. It excludes the cost of loading and, if appropriate, stowage and lashing.
Free In and Out (FIO)
Transport condition denoting that the freight rate excludes the costs of loading and discharging and, if appropriate, stowage and lashing.
Free Lift
The maximum elevation of the forks of a fork lift truck.
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