Shipping Glossary
Transport AdditionalSurcharge on the freight rate for the transport of the cargo from the main port to an outport. The term is mainly used in East Asian traffic |
Transport AgentFIS term: The transport agent is responsible for organising and controlling the on-carriage/off-carriage of goods on a transport route. His work starts once the transport organiser has made the booking |
TransportationThe movement of traffic from one place to another |
TranstainerRail-borne or mobile transhipment device for containers from the terminal to the railway or trucks. It may stack containers up to 5 layers high |
TRCRECARGO COMBUSTIBLE(TRUCKING SURCHARGE) |
TRITRUCK EXTRA STOP |
Trim1. Ship's trim: the floating position of the ship in longitudinal direction, i.e. the difference between the front and rear draught. 2. Cargo trim: stowing the cargo in the ship such that the ship's stability is favourably influenced and bulk material is prevented from sliding during sailing |
Trimming BulldozerVehicle comprising dozer blade which upon loading of grain/oil seeds ensures the uniform distribution in the hatch and during unloading loosens the goods and pushes them in front of the the suction pipes |
Trimming ChargeCosts incurred with trimming cargo in the ship's hold. The trimming charges are normally borne by the ship unless otherwise agreed |
TruckingTransport by means of a truck; also towing a container or trailer unit |