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1、编号：时间：2021年x月x日书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟页码：第1页 共1页 A AAAlways Afloat (In some ports the ship aground when approaching, or at berth.) AARAbbreviation for: - Against All Risks (insurance clause). - Association of American Railroads.AbaftA point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, towards the rear or stern. A
2、bandonA proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo. AbatementA discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill. ABIU.S. Customs Automated Broker Interface, by which brokers file importers entries electronically. AboardReferring to
3、 cargo being put, or laden, onto a means of conveyance. AbsorptionOne carrier assumes the charges of another without any increase in charges to the shipper. Acceptance - A time draft (or bill of exchange) that the drawee (payer) has accepted and is unconditionally obligated to pay at maturity. - Bro
4、adly speaking, any agreement to purchase goods under specified terms. Accessorial Charges Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery. Acquiescence When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper
5、s agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent. AcquittanceA written receipt in full, in discharge from all claims. ACS (A.C.S.)U.S. Customs master computer system, Automated Commercial Systems. Act of GodAn act beyond human control, such as l
6、ightning, flood or earthquake. Ad ValoremA term from Latin meaning, according to value. Administrative Law Judge A representative of a government commission or agency vested with power to administer oaths, examine witnesses, take testimony, and conduct hearings of cases submitted to, or initiated by
7、, that agency. Also called Hearing Examiner. Admiralty (Adm.)Refers to marine matters such as an Admiralty Court. Advance To move cargo up line to a vessel leaving sooner than the one booked. (See Roll.) Advanced Charge Transportation charge advanced by one carrier to another to be collected by the
8、later carrier from the consignor or consignee. Adventure Shipment of goods on shippers own account. A bill of adventure is a document signed by the master of the ship that carries goods at owner risk. Advice of Shipment A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forwar
9、d and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is often enclosed and, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading. Advising Bank A bank operating in the sellers country, that handles letters of credit in behalf of a foreign bank. Affreightment, Contract ofAn agreement by an oc
10、ean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer. Aft Movement toward the stern (back end) of a ship. Agency Tariff A tariff published by an agent on behalf of several carriers. Agent (Agt.)A person authorized to tran
11、sact business for and in the name of another person or company. Types of agent are: (1) brokers, (2) commission merchants, (3) resident buyers, (4) sales agents, 5) manufacturers representatives. Aggregate Shipment Numerous shipments from different shippers to one consignee that are consolidated and
12、 treated as a single consignment. Agreed valuation The value of a shipment agreed upon in order to secure a specific freight rate. Agreed Weight The weight prescribed by agreement between carrier and shipper for goods shipped in certain packages or in a certain number. A.I.D. Agency for Internationa
13、l Development. Air Waybill The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in nonnegotiable form. All In The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges. Alongside A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods del
14、ivered alongside are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ships tackle so that they can be loaded. Alternative Rates Privilege to use the rate producing the lowest charge. Ambient Temperature The temperature of a surrounding body. The ambient temperature of a container is
15、the atmospheric temperature to which it is exposed. American Bureau of Shipping U.S. classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance. AMS The U.S. Customs Automated Manifest System. Anti-Dumping Duty A tariff imposed to discourage sale of foreign goods, subsidized to sell at low prices detrimental to local manufacturers. Any Quantity (A.Q.) Usually refers to a rating that applies to an article regardless of size or quantity. Apparent G
