Shipping Glossary
Non-LienCarrier's waiver of his right to lien on the cargo |
Non-Negotiable/Straight Consignment B/LFile copy. Used when goods are consigned directly to a named consignee and not negotiable |
NorthboundShipping traffic in Northern direction |
Northern Range USATerm used for the ports at the East Cost from Portland (Maine) to Cape Hatteras |
NOS/NESNot otherwise specified/Not elsewhere specified. This term often appears in ocean or airfreight tariffs respectively. If no rate for the specific commodity shipped appears in the tariff, then a general class rate (for example, "printed matter NES") will apply. Such rates usually are higher than rates for specific commodities |
NoseFront of a container or trailer ? opposite the tail |
Notify AddressNotify address of the person who must be notified of the arrival of the cargo in the port of destination, stated in the B/L |
NOXNITROGEN OXIDE SURCHARGE |
NPZNorth Pacific |
NRNotice of readiness |