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.
Point of Origin
1. The location in which a good is manufactured or produced.
2. The location at which a shipment is received by a transportation line from the shipper.
Port
1. A place intended for loading and unloading the cargo or passengers of vessels - it may be within a natural harbor on a coast, or on a river, or within sheltered water produced by artificial jetties.
2. A place where customs officers are stationed for the collection of duties and the control of imports and exports.
Port Charge
A charge made for various services performed at ports.
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