Cargo & Shipping - Buyers Guide

Shipping Companies Terminology

Aft: Near the stern of a vessel.

Air: Type of transportation method that shipping companies utilize which involves placing the item to be transported on a plane.

Container: A structure used to house and protect products during shipping.

International shipping:The process of transnational transportation of goods or a commodity.

Land: Type of transportation method that shipping companies employ which involves utilizing a land-based transportation mode.

Hard top container: A container that shipping companies utilize, which is fitted with a top that can be taken off or opened.

Manifest: Document detailing the contents of a ship’s cargo.

M/T: Metric tons.

Offload: Removal of cargo from the ship.

Pallet: A wooden platform that shipping companies use to stack or load items onto.

Point of origin: The place at which a shipment is delivered from.

Sea: Type of transportation method which utilizes ships for transport.

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