Shipping Glossary
Foreign Trade ZoneA site sanctioned by the U.S. Customs Service in which imported goods are exempted from duties until withdrawn for domestic sale or use. Such zones are used for commercial warehouses or assembly plants |
Foul Bill of LadingA receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were damaged when received |
Four-Way PalletA pallet designed so that the forks of a folk lift truck can be inserted from all four sides |
FOXFREE OUT EXPENSE (Mediterranean) |
FPTFEDERAL POLICE TAX |
FRAFederal Railway administration |
FRBFederal reserve bank |
FRCFUEL RECOVERYERY CHARGE |
Free Alongside (FAS)The seller must deliver the goods to a pier and place them within reach of the ship's loading equipment. The buyer arranges ship space and informs the seller when and where the goods are to be placed |
Free AstrayA lost shipment that is found and sent to its proper destination without additional charge |