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Adventure

Shipment of goods on shipper’s own account. A bill of adventure is a document signed by the master of the ship that carries goods at owner’s risk

Advice of Shipment

A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is usually enclosed and sometimes, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading

Advice, Letter of

This document is sent by one party to another to whom a shipment has been sent, on consignment or otherwise. It involves a description of the goods sent, the carrier or other type of transportation being used, the date of departure, and any additional pertinent data. (Bankers use the term letter of advice when notifying interested parties of such actions as the opening of credits, the drawing of drafts and the payment or nonpayment of drafts)

AFC

ADDITIONAL FORWARDER COMPENSATION

AFDB

African Development Bank

Affreightment, Contract of

An agreement by an ocean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer

AFLT

Afloat

Aft

Movement toward the stern (back end) of a ship

AG

Australia Group

Agency Fee

A commission which is paid in money by the shipowner to the pertinent port agent for services rendered. These commission payments are usually laid down in an agency contract between the shipowner and the port agent. Syn: Agent's Commission

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海运词汇表

Adventure

Advice of Shipment

Advice, Letter of

AFC

AFDB

Affreightment, Contract of

AFLT

Aft

AG

Agency Fee

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