House Air waybill issued by carrying airlines' agent, normally freight forwarder.

The ultimate consignee is the person located abroad who is the true party in interest, receiving the export for the designated end-use.

Actual Time of Arrival, or Airport-To-Airport, or Air Transport Association of America.

Actual Time of Departure.

An AWB is a bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Technically, it is a non-negotiable instrument of air transport which ser [..]

A unit load device (ULD) which links directly with the airplane cargo handling and restraint system.

All Risks Coverage, a type of marine insurance, is the broadest kind of standard coverage, but excludes damage caused by war, strikes, and riots.

A term used to describe blocked space by airlines on behalf of forwarders/shippers.

A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods to be delivered alongside are to be placed on the dock or lighter within reach of (alongside) the transport ship's tackle so that they can be loade [..]

An adjustment in shipping charges to offset price fluctuations in the cost of bunker fuel.