Shipping Glossary
KHAKAOHSIUNG ADDITIONAL FOR OFF-DOCUMENATIONK |
KIFTKorea Integrated Freight Terminal Co. |
Kilogram1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds |
King PinA coupling pin centered on the front underside of a chassis; couples to the tractor |
KIPIKorea Interior Point Intermodal |
Knocked Down (KD)Articles which are taken apart to reduce the cubic footage displaced or to make a better shipping unit and will be re-assembled |
KnotThe nautical mile (6,082.66 ft.). This term evolved in early maritime history when speed was measured by tossing a log which was secured by a line. A knot was tied into the line at approximately six feet intervals. The number of knots measured was then compared against time required to travel the distance of 1,000 knots in the line |
Known LossA loss discovered before or at the time of delivery of a shipment |
KPAKUWAIT PORT ADDITIONAL |
KTKilo or metric ton. 1,000 kilos or 2,204.6 pounds |