Marks
Identification placed on the outer surface of shipping containers or packages. At one time it consisted of pictures, letters and numbers. With the advent of computers, pictures are no longer used. Instructions on the packages for their proper handling, such as "This side up" may also be considered part of the marks. Also the item number, description, weight and measurements of the packages.
Mate's Receipt
A declaration issued by an officer of a vessel stating that certain goods have been received on board his vessel.
Minibridge
An intermodal movement of cargo involving a vessel leg from one country to a port in another country, and then a movement via truck or rail to another port in that country, and there the voyage is terminated. The traversing of the land in the second country from discharge port to destination port is the "minibridge" portion of the movement. There could be a similar but opposite combined "minibridge" movement in the other direction. Also referred to as a “Mini-Land Bridge”.
Negotiable Bill of Lading
A bill of lading transferable by endorsement by virtue of its terms which make the goods which it covers deliverable to "bearer", or to the order of a named party, or to the assigns.
Ocean Bill of Lading
A receipt for the cargo and a contract for transportation issued by an ocean carrier. When issued in negotiable form, it is also an instrument of title.
On Board
Notation on a bill of lading indicating that the goods have been loaded on board a named ship.
On Deck Bill Of Lading
An ocean bill of lading containing the notation that the goods have been loaded on the deck of the vessel.
Packing List
A document listing the merchandise in a particular shipment indicating the kind and quantity in each package.
Palletizing
The loading and securing of a number of sacks, bags, boxes or drums on a pallet base.
Patent
A grant by law of a privilege, property, or authority, to one or more individuals - including the grant to an inventor of the right to exclude others from making, using or selling the invention for a term of years.
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