Movement of cargo by water from one country through the port ofanother country thence using rail or truck to an inland point in that countryor to a third country. As example a through movement of Asian cargo to Europeacross North America.

The total cost of a good to a buyer including the cost oftransportation.

Certificate issued by consular officials of some importingcountries at the point or place of export when the subject goods are exportedunder bond.

A support fixed on the front part of a chassis (which isretractable), used to support the front end of a chassis when the tractor hasbeen removed.

Primarily used to indicate the cargo capacity of a roll on/roll offcar carrier. It is one meter of deck with a width of 2.5 to 3.0 meters.

A maritime industry Lighter Aboard Ship. A specially constructed vessel equipped with anoverhead crane for lifting specially designed barges and stowing them intocellular slots in an athwartship position.

Lay days/Cancelling (date) Range of dates within the hirecontract must start.

Less than Container Load.The quantity of freight which is less than that required for the application ofa container load rate. Loose Freight.

Also known as LTL or LCL.

In order to obtain the clean bill of lading the shipper signs aletter of indemnity to the carrier on the basis of which may be obtained theclean bill of lading although the dock or mates receipt showed that theshipment was damaged or in bad condition.

Some governments require certain commodities to be licensedprior to exportation or importation. Clauses attesting to compliance are oftenrequired on the B/L. Various types issued for export (general validated) andimport as mandated by government(s).

A legal claim upon goods for the satisfaction of some debt orduty.

A vessel discharges part of its cargo at anchor into a lighterto reduce the vessels draft so it can then get alongside a pier.

An open or covered barge towed by a tugboat and used mainly in harboursand inland waterways to carry cargo to/from alongside a vessel.

Refers to carriage of goods by lighter and the charge assessedthere from.