Shipping Glossary
Steamship GuaranteeAn indemnity issued to the carrier by a bank. It protects the carrier against any possible losses or damages arising from the release of the merchandise to the receiving party. This instrument is usually issued when the bill of lading is lost or is not available |
Steamship lineA company that owns and/or operates vessels in maritime trade |
SternThe end of a vessel. Opposite of bow |
StevedoreIndividual or firm that handles cargo discharged from or loaded onto a freight carrying vessel |
STFSUEZ TRANSIT FEE |
Store-Door DeliveryDelivery of goods to consignee's place of business or warehouse by motor vehicle. Refers to a complete package of delivery services performed by a carrier from origin to final consumption point, whether that be a retail, wholesale or other final distribution facility |
Store-Door Pick-upPicking up a container from a carrier, delivering it to a merchant and returning the empty container; the portion of store-door delivery performed by the carrier's trucker |
StowageA marine term referring to loading freight into ships’ holds |
STRSTRIPPING CHARGES |
Straddle CarrierMobile truck equipment with the capacity for lifting a container within its own framework |