Shipping Glossary
M/T documentMultimodal transport document |
MandamusA writ issued by a court. It requires that specific things be done |
ManifestDocument that lists in detail all the bills of lading issued by a vessel or its agent or master, for example, a detailed summary of the total cargo of a vessel. Used principally for customs purposes |
Marine Cargo InsuranceIn broad terms, insurance covering loss or damage of goods at sea. Marine insurance typically compensates the owner of merchandise for losses sustained from fire, shipwreck, etc. but excludes losses that can be recovered from the carrier |
MaritimeBusiness pertaining to commerce or navigation transacted upon the sea or in seaports in matters under jurisdiction by the court of admiralty |
MarkingLetters, numbers and other symbols placed on cargo packages to facilitate identification. Also known as marks |
Master InbondUS Customs’ automated program under AMS. It allows for electronic reporting of inbond (foreign) cargoes in the US |
MAWBMaster airway bill |
MBM1,000 board feet. One MBM equals 2,265 C.M. |
MCAMUSCAT ADDITIONAL |