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1. Liner Shipping Liner Shipping in International Trade Meaning of Liner Shipping, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Services provided by a steamship company or shipping line, under which cargo vessels operate according to a fixed schedule and publicly advertised freight rates....
2. Commission Sales Agreement Commission Sales Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Commission Sales Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type or contract, whereby a person or company acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its [...]...
3. Groupage Groupage in International Trade Meaning of Groupage, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Combining cargo from more than one shipper and/or to more than one consignee for shipment together, usually in a single shipping container. On arrival, the container is [...]...
4. Brokerage Agreement Brokerage Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Brokerage Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type or contract, whereby a person or company acts as a sales agent on behalf of the exporting company (principal), introducing its products to [...]...
5. Consolidated Container Consolidated Container in International Trade Meaning of Consolidated Container, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A shipping container containing cargo from a number of shippers at a centrally located point of origin by a freight consolidator, and [...]...
6. Special Marine Policy Special Marine Policy in International Trade Meaning of Special Marine Policy, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An insurance policy which is issued to cover a single shipment. The special marine policy form calls for the name of the vessel and sailing [...]...
7. Steamship Line Steamship Line in International Trade Meaning of Steamship Line, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A company usually having the following departments: vessel operations, container operations, tariff department, bookings, outbound rates, inward rates, and [...]...
8. Cargo Agent Cargo Agent in International Trade Meaning of Cargo Agent, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An agent appointed by an airline or shipping line to solicit and process international air and ocean freight for shipment. Cargo agents are paid commissions by the [...]...
9. Export Marks Export Marks in International Trade Meaning of Export Marks, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Words or symbols placed on the outside of a export packed goods to indicate the shipment's destination. Typical marks for vessel shipments include the [...]...
10. Weight W/M in International Trade Meaning of W/m, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Weight or measurement is a method of quoting freight rates: 1. for sea freight, per metric ton (1.000 kilograms) or per cubic meter (35.3 cubic feet) whichever is greater; 2. for [...]...
11. Intermediary Intermediary in International Trade Meaning of Intermediary, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In international trade, an individual or firm that brings together buyers and sellers for a fee without taking part in actual sales transactions. Due to the [...]...
12. Affreightment Definition of Affreightment in International Trade The following is a concept of Affreightment in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract between a shipper and a carrier, setting forth their respec_tive transportation [...]...
13. Import Contract Import Contract in International Trade Meaning of Import Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The import contract is suitable when a company is buying goods from abroad by way of import in the course of a business to business transaction. The [...]...
14. Packing List Packing List in International Trade Meaning of Packing List, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A seller-prepared commercial document indicating the net and gross weights, dimensions and contents of all shipping pieces (boxes, crates, bundles, etc.) in a [...]...
15. Contract Manufacturing Contract Manufacturing in International Trade Meaning of Contract Manufacturing, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Contract manufacturing in international markets is used in situations when one company arranges for another company in a different country to [...]...
16. Gross Sales Gross Sales in International Trade Meaning of Gross Sales, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The total amount received or receivable for goods sold, before any allowances for returned goods or sales discounts....
17. Full Container Load Full Container Load in International Trade Meaning of FCL (Full Container Load), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A shipment of sufficient volume or weight to justify the exclusive use if a shipping container....
18. Prepaid Prepaid in International Trade Meaning of Prepaid, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A notation on a shipping document indicating that the shipping charges have already been paid by the shipper or his agent to the carrier....
19. Average Highest Average Method in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: The highest averages method is one way of allocating seats proportionally for representative assemblies with party list voting systems. The highest averages method requires the number of votes for each [...]...
20. Allowance Definition of Allowance in International Trade The following is a concept of Allowance in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An amount paid or credited by a seller as a refund or reimbursement due to any one of a number of [...]...
21. Avoidance of Contract Definition of Avoidance of Contract in International Trade The following is a concept of Avoidance of Contract in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The legal cancellation of a contract because an event occurs that makes [...]...
22. Bill-to Party Bill-to Party in International Trade Meaning of Bill-to Party, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In shipping, refers to the party designated on a bill of lading as the one responsible for payment of the freight charges; this can be the shipper,. freight [...]...
23. Logistic Services Contract Logistic Services Contract in International Trade Meaning of Logistic Services Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The logistics contract regulates relations between the companies that provide these services – known as logistics operators [...]...
24. Free Alongside A condition in a shipping contract whereby the shipper bears all costs of delivering the goods up to a ship's tackle. This definition is modified to accommodate local customs of the port. ......
25. Equity Joint Venture Equity Joint Venture (EJV) in International Trade Meaning of Equity Joint Venture (EJV), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of joint venture in which two or more parties set up a separate legal company to act as the vehicle for carrying out the [...]...
26. Holding Company Holding Company in International Trade Meaning of Holding Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Holding companies are corporations that are created for the sole purpose of obtaining and managing a controlling interest in other companies. There are [...]...
27. Open-end Contract Open-end Contract in International Trade Meaning of Open-end Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract by which the buyer may purchase the seller's goods at any time within a specified period without changes in the price or other contract terms....
28. Waybill Waybill in International Trade Meaning of Waybill, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A non-negotiable transport document prepared by a transportation line at the pint of a shipment, showing the point of origin, destination, route, consignor, consignee, [...]...
29. American Option Definition of American Option in International Trade The following is a concept of American Option in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A foreign exchange type of contract containing a provision to the effect that it can be [...]...
30. International Contracts International Contracts in International Trade Meaning of International Contracts, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): International contracts refers to a legally binding agreement between parties, based in different countries, in which they are obligated to [...]...
31. Freight Forwarder Freight Forwarder in International Trade Meaning of Freight Forwarder, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A person engaged in the business of assembling, collection, consolidating, shipping and distributing less-than-carload or less-than-truckload freight. [...]...
32. Integrated Contract Integrated Contract in International Trade Meaning of Integrated Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract that states every provision to which the parties intend to agree. Parol evidence cannot be used to change or supplement the provisions [...]...
33. Severability Clause Severability Clause in International Trade Meaning of Severability Clause, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract term that provides that each provision of the contract is independent of all of the others so that if a court invalidates any of the [...]...
34. Pilferage Pilferage in International Trade Meaning of Pilferage, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): As used in marine insurance policies, the term denotes petty thievery-the taking of small parts of a shipment-as opposed to the theft of a whole shipment or large [...]...
35. Schedule Schedule in International Trade Meaning of Schedule, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An attachment to a particular contract that forms a material part of the contract. Also called annex or exhibit....
36. Unenforceable Contract Unenforceable Contract in International Trade Meaning of Unenforceable Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract that is valid, but which the court will not enforce because of some defect such as nondisclosure, an extraordinary event or other [...]...
37. Open Policy Marine insurance policy issued to cover various unspecified voyages over the life of the policy. An open policy is issued to a firm engaged in extensive shipping transactions, the details of which are probably unknown at the time the policy is issued; usually, the policyholder declares his [...]...
38. Transshipment The act of passing cargo from one carrier to another to continue the journey in those cases where the first carrier does not go from origin of a shipment to destination.......
39. Affiliate Company Definition of Affiliate Company in International Trade The following is a concept of Affiliate Company in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A Company that is less than 50% owned by a parent company; the parents acts as [...]...
40. Voidable Contract Voidable Contract in International Trade Meaning of Voidable Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract that is valid but that can be declared invalid at the request of one of the parties because of a defect or illegality in making it. For [...]...
41. Intermediate Consignee A person named in a bill of lading or other shipping paper as authorized to receive cargo for the purpose of effecting delivery to the ultimate consignee.......
42. Future Contract Future Contract in International Trade Meaning of Future Contract, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract for the future of delivery of a commodity, currency or security on a specific date. Currency future contracts are for standard quantities over [...]...
43. Air Freight Consolidator Definition of Air Freight Consolidator in International Trade The following is a concept of Air Freight Consolidator in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A company that obtains a low freight-of-all-kinds freight rate from [...]...
44. Freight Collect Freight Collect in International Trade Meaning of Freight Collect, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A shipping arrangement whereby the carrier collects its freight charges from the consignee rather than from the shipper. This usually happens when the [...]...
45. Breakbulk Breakbulk in International Trade Meaning of Breakbulk, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): To unload and distribute a portion or all the contents of a consolidated shipment for delivery or reconsigment....
46. Confidentiality Agreement Confidentiality Agreement in International Trade Meaning of Confidentiality Agreement, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A type of contract used to protect sensitive technical or commercial information from disclosure to others. Such agreement is often [...]...
47. European Option European Option in International Trade Note: there is more information about this term in the European legal Encyclopedia. Meaning of European Option, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A foreign exchange type of contract containing a provision to the [...]...
48. Export Entry Modes Export Entry Modes in International Trade Meaning of Export Entry Modes, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In establishing export channels a company has to decide which functions will be the responsibility of external agents and which will be handled by [...]...
49. Freight Prepaid Freight Prepaid in International Trade Meaning of Freight Prepaid, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A shipping arrangement whereby the carrier is paid its freight charges by the shipper rather than by the consignee. This usually happens when the contract [...]...
50. Letter of Instruction Shipper's Letter of Instruction (sli) in International Trade Meaning of Shipper's Letter of Instruction (sli), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A form issued by a shipper to authorize a carrier to issue a bill of lading or an air waybill on the [...]...
51. Surety Bond Surety Bond in International Trade Meaning of Surety Bond, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A surety bond is a guaranty, usually issued by an insurance or surety company, that a particular party will perform according to a contract. In order to collect [...]...
52. Unitization The act of consolidating several smaller packages into a single unit for shipping purposes (e.g., the strapping of cartons onto a pallet). Unitization affords additional security in transit to the merchandise and facilitates handling.......
53. Bottom Line Bottom Line in International Trade Meaning of Bottom Line, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The last line in a financial statement indicating the profit of a company. In a contract, the line upon which a party signs....
54. Business Cooperation Contract Business Cooperation Contract (BCC) in International Trade Meaning of Business Cooperation Contract (BCC), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An agreement by two companies to work together for mutual benefit, but without a long-term binding contract. Either [...]...
55. Limited Liability Company Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung) in Company Law Meaning of Gmbh (Gesellschaft Mit Beschränker Haftung), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In German speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland) a designation for a private limited [...]...
56. Adhesion Contract Definition of Adhesion Contract in International Trade The following is a concept of Adhesion Contract in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Contract with standard, often printed terms of sale of goods or services offered to [...]...
57. Afloat Definition of Afloat in International Trade The following is a concept of Afloat in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Refers to a shipment of cargo that is currently onboard a vessel between ports, as opposed to on land....
58. Commercial Agency Commercial Agency in International Trade Meaning of Commercial Agency, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A relationship between one individual or legal entity (the agent) who represents, acts on behalf of, and binds another individual or legal entity (the [...]...
59. Dry Port Dry Port in International Trade Meaning of Dry Port, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A dry port is a port situated near sea. If the importer or exporter is far away from a sea port, it will be an inconvenience to co-ordinate and handle the goods [...]...
60. Middleman Middleman in International Trade Meaning of Middleman, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An intermediary acting as an agent or dealer between buyers and sellers. In international trade, a middleman usually charges a commission as percentage of the sales [...]...
61. Multimodal Transport Document Multimodal Transport Document in International Trade Meaning of Multimodal Transport Document, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A document issued or signed by a carrier indicating carriage by more than one means of transportation. For example, a [...]...
62. Hatch Hatch in International Trade Meaning of Hatch, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In shipping, the opening in the deck of a vessel which gives access to cargo hold....
63. Kompass Kompass in International Trade Meaning of Kompass, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Kompass is the leading online global business directory with nearly 4 million registered businesses in 60 countries. The search can be done by country, product or company [...]...
64. Net Weight Net Weight in International Trade Meaning of Net Weight, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The weight of only the goods in a shipment, exclusive of any packing materials....
65. Sea Waybill Sea Waybill in International Trade Meaning of Sea Waybill, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A transport document for maritime shipment which serves as evidence of the contract of carriage and as a receipt for the goods, but is not a document of title. The [...]...
66. Shipping Spanish Translation of dock dues and shipping This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to dock dues and shipping and / or a definition of this topic: Embarque (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Harmonized Codes for Shipping and Harmonized [...]...
67. Subrogation Spanish Translation of subrogation This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to subrogation and / or a definition of this topic: Subrogación (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). Subrogation in International Trade Meaning of Subrogation, [...]...
68. Contract Term Definition of As is in International Trade The following is a concept of As is in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract term by which the buyer of goods takes them in the condition they are in without any warranties [...]...
69. Managing Director Managing Director in International Trade Meaning of Managing Director, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A managing director is someone who is responsible for the daily operations of a company, organization, or corporate division. In some countries, the [...]...
70. Consignee The person or firm to whom goods are shipped under a bill of lading (read this and related legal terms for further details) and so named in the bill.......
71. Door-to-airport Door-to-airport in International Trade Meaning of Door-to-airport, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract carriage whereby a single carrier undertakes transportation responsibility from the point where the shipment originates (usually the [...]...
72. Door-to-port Door-to-port in International Trade Meaning of Door-to-port, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A contract carriage whereby a single carrier undertakes transportation responsibility from the point where the shipment originates (usually the seller's [...]...
73. Drum Drum in International Trade Meaning of Drum, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A cylindrical shipping container....
74. Marks Marks in International Trade Meaning of Marks, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Information placed on outer surface of shipping containers or packages such as address labels, identifying numbers. box specifications, caution, or directional warnings....
75. Original Equipment Manufacturing Original Equipment Manufacturing in International Trade Meaning of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Type of contract whose purpose is to offer a guarantee to foreign companies subcontracting their manufacturing in [...]...
76. Spot Rate Spot Rate in International Trade Meaning of Spot Rate, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Rate of exchange quoted for purchases and sales of a foreign currency for immediate delivery and payment....
77. Title Transfer Title Transfer in International Trade Meaning of Title Transfer, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The act of point in place or time at which ownership of a thing is passed from one person to another. In international trade, this is usually specified in [...]...
78. Shipment Received For Shipment B/L in International Trade Meaning of Received For Shipment B/L, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A bill of lading which confirms the receipt of goods by the carrier, but not their actual loading on board. This document can be [...]...
79. Consolidated Shipment Consolidated Shipment in International Trade Meaning of Consolidated Shipment, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A method of shipping whereby an agent (freight forwarder or consolidator) combines individual consignments from various shippers into one [...]...
80. Partial Shipment Partial Shipment in International Trade Meaning of Partial Shipment, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A portion of less than total quantity of an order. See also back order....
81. Pre-shipment Inspection Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) in International Trade Meaning of Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): An inspection of contract goods prior to shipment so as to ascertain their quality, quantity or price. Importers may insist on [...]...
82. Settlement Date Settlement Date in International Trade Meaning of Settlement Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In banking, the date on which payment for a transaction must be made....
83. Start Date Start Date in International Trade Meaning of Start Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date when a contract begins and the supplier must start providing the contracted goods or services....
84. Aggregated Shipment A sum of cargo, bound for a single consignee, which has been assembled over time by a carrier at his premises from smaller lots shipped in from one or more sources. The entire lot will be shipped on to the consignee as a single load. The carrier may impose a charge for performing the ASSEMBLY servic......
85. Advice of Shipment Definition of Advice of Shipment in International Trade The following is a concept of Advice of Shipment in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward [...]...
86. End Date End Date in International Trade Meaning of End Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date a contract ends....
87. Expiry Date Expiry Date in E.U. Patent SystemThe date when a patent has run its full term in a country and is no longer protected there (see alsoLapse, Withdrawn)....
88. Date Draft Date Draft in International Trade Meaning of Date Draft, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A draft that matures for a specified number of days after issuance, without regard to the date of acceptance....
89. Expiration Date Expiration Date in International Trade Meaning of Expiration Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In a letter of credit transaction, the final date the seller (beneficiary of the credit) may present documents and draw a draft under the terms of the [...]...
90. Issue Date Issue Date in International Trade Meaning of Issue Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date a letter of credit was opened, or the date an amendment was issued....
91. Maturity Date Maturity Date in International Trade Meaning of Maturity Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date an obligation becomes due. In bank collections, the due date of an accepted draft....
92. Presentation Date Presentation Date in International Trade Meaning of Presentation Date, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date on which compliant documents were given to the issuing bank or any other institution permitted under a letter of credit....
93. Long Date Forward Long Date Forward in International Trade Meaning of Long Date Forward, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A forward exchange contract whose maturity exceeds one year. See also forward exchange contract....
94. Due Date The date on which a note, draft, bill of exchange, or similar instrument matures, i.e., becomes payable.......
95. Value Date The day on which foreign exchange will be delivered and paid for, usually two business days following the transaction.......
96. Date Drafted and Published Date in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: This refers to the date the constitution was originally written....
97. After Date Definition of After Date in International Trade The following is a concept of After Date in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In banking, a notation used on financial instruments (such as drafts or bill of exchange) to fix [...]...
98. Breach Date A doctrine in law that holds that, in disputes involving sums denominated in a foreign currency, a court shall require settlement in local currency at the rate of exchange in effect at the time the contract was abrogated.......
99. Canceling Date The date specified in a charter party by which the vessel must be ready to load; if the vessel is not ready at the specified time, the charterer may exercise his option of rescinding the agreement.......
100. Closing Date The latest date for delivery of cargo to a vessel for a particular voyage.......
101. Date For Value Determination The date on which imported merchandise was exported from its country of origin. The value of the merchandise in effect on that date will be applied in applying duties.......
102. Fixed Date Spanish Translation of on the fixed dateThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to on the fixed date and / or a definition of this topic: Fecha Fija (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
103. Filing Date Filing Date in E.U. Patent SystemThe date when the application reaches the patent office in complete form....
104. Acceptance Date Definition of Acceptance Date in International Trade The following is a concept of Acceptance Date in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The date on which a draft was signed. For drafts drawn at "X days from [...]...
105. Critical Date Embracing mainstream international law, this section on critical date explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "critical date" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
106. Anniversary Date Description of Anniversary Date In this reference work, anniversary date is a sort of the Insurance category. Resources See Also Policy Year Insurance...
107. Alternate Valuation Date Description of Alternate Valuation Date In this reference work, alternate valuation date is a sort of the Tax category. Resources See Also Basis Cases Internal Revenue Taxation Tax...
108. Shipping Documents A general term relating to any of several documents customarily associated with the international shipment of merchandise. Among these documents are a bill of lading (or Air Waybill), Certificate Of Origin, customs or consular INVOICE, insurance certificate, DOCK receipt (qq.v.), and inspection [...]...
109. Shex Shex in International Trade Meaning of Shex, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A term meaning that Sundays and holidays are excluded in calculating the laytime for vessel chartering....
110. Shicn Shicn in International Trade Meaning of Shicn, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A term meaning that Sundays and holidays are included in calculating the laytime for vessel chartering....
111. Shipbroker Shipbroker in International Trade Meaning of Shipbroker, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In vessel chartering, a party who acts as an intermediary in return for a fee or brokerage, negotiating the terms of a contract between charterer and vessel owner....
112. Shipped on Deck Shipped on Deck in International Trade Meaning of Shipped on Deck, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Annotation in a bill of lading stating that the goods have been shipped on the deck of a ship. See bill of lading....
113. Shipper Shipper in International Trade Meaning of Shipper, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): As the party who contracts for carriage, the party who enters in a contract of carriage with a carrier and pays the carrier is in a position to give the carrier handling [...]...
114. Shipping Conference Shipping Conference in International Trade Meaning of Shipping Conference, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A group of shipping lines which have associated to offer regular service on specific routes at publicly announced prices. Conferences generally [...]...
115. Shipping Instructions Shipping Instructions in International Trade Meaning of Shipping Instructions, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Information supply by the exporter/shipper providing detailed instructions pertaining to a shipment (e.g., shipper, consignee, bill-to-party, [...]...
116. Shipping Order Shipping Order in International Trade Meaning of Shipping Order, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Instructions of shipper to carrier for forwarding o goods; usually the triplicate copy of the bill of lading....
117. Shipping Weight Shipping Weight in International Trade Meaning of Shipping Weight, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The total weight usually expressed in kilograms of shipments, including the weight of moisture content, wrappings, crates, boxes, and containers (other [...]...
118. Shop in Shop Shop in Shop in International Trade Meaning of Shop in Shop, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): In retail business this concept is used when brand owner (usually a multinational company) takes space in another retailer's store and fits it out to provide [...]...
119. Short Delivery Short Delivery (SD) in International Trade Meaning of Short Delivery (sd), according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Non-delivery of cargo at the intended port. When reported, this will result in the ship's agent sending a cargo tracer to locate the mission cargo....
120. Short Form Bill of Landing Short Form B/L in International Trade Meaning of Short Form B/l, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A bill of lading that does not include the full terms and conditions of the contract of carriage. Instead, it contains an abbreviated version of the [...]...