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transload
To physically transfer product from one transportation vehicle to another.
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driver assist
The loading/unloading of a container or trailer when a drayman is required to assist.
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freight consolidation
The process of combined multiple separate consignments into a single lot or container load constituting a more economical shipping unit for shipment over all or some of the transportation segments. Upon completion of the “consolidated” shipment segment, the process must be reversed- the individual consignments must be separated out for delivery or [..]
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acceptance of cargo
The receipt of cargo by a carrier, and thus implementing the contract of carriage. Direct acceptance occurs when a carrier employee or representative issues a receipt at the time the cargo is physically loaded onto the carrier’s conveyance or received into the carrier’s terminal.
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accessorial charge
A charge for a wide variety of services and privileges that are made in connection with the transportation of goods, such as loading, unloading, storage, pick-up and delivery.
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acs
An acronym for the U.S. Customs Automated Commercial System, the collective automation systems used to process commercial cargo customs transactions including entry if merchandise, collection of duty and tax, control of merchandise, and selection of both import and export cargo for physical inspection.
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agent
An individual who negotiates contracts, or acts in the legal capacity of another party.
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air cargo
Freight that is moved by air transportation.
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air cargo containers
Containers designed to conform to the inside of an aircraft. There are many shapes and sizes of containers. Air cargo containers fall into three categories: air cargo pallets, lower deck containers or box type containers.
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air carrier
A carrier that offers transportation service by air.
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