海运词汇表
Stack CarAn articulated five-platform rail car that allows containers to be doubled stacked. A typical stack car holds ten, forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs) |
StacktrainA rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two-high on specially-operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multiplatform cars. Each car is comprised of multiplatform cars. Each car is comprised of five, well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No chassis accompany containers |
Stale B/LA late B/L. In banking, one that has passed the time deadline of the L/C and is void |
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)A standard numerical code used by the US government to classify products and services |
Standard International Trade Classification (SITC)A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trader, based on a hierarchy |
StarboardThe right side of a ship when facing the bow |
STCSTOP OFF(STOPPING)CHARGE |
Steamship conferenceA group of vessel operators joined together for the purpose of establishing freight rates |
Steamship GuaranteeAn indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank. It protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from the release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available |
Steamship lineA company that owns and/or operates vessels in maritime trade |