A form requiring all data in a commercial invoice along with a certificate of value and/or a certificate of origin. Required in a few countries (usually former British territories) and usually serves as a seller's commercial invoice.

U.S. Customs´ master computer system, "Automated Commercial Systems."

An agreement by an ocean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer.

The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in non-negotiable form.

The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

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 kan be loaded.

The temperature of a surrounding body. The ambient temperature of a container is the atmospheric temperature to which it is exposed.

The U.S. Customs´ "Automated Manifest System."

When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.

Always within Institute Warranties Limits (Insurance purpose).