Shipping Glossary
Distress At SeaDanger for ship and cargo which cannot be avoided by the combined efforts of ship or crew |
DistributorA person or firm performing a service of distribution on pool cars or consolidated shipments at destination |
DIVDIVERSION CHARGE |
DiversionA change made in the route of a shipment in transit (also, reconsignment) |
DivisionCarriers’ practice of dividing revenue received through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulas |
DLCDANGEROUS CARGO LABEL CHARGE |
DLLDeep Loading Line |
DLOLIFT ON/OFF CRG. AT DESTINATIONINATION |
DLYDelivery |
DMRDEMURRAGE CHARGE |