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Shipping Glossary

PCS

PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE.

Per diem

A charge made by one transportation line against another for the use of its equipment. The charge is based on a fixed rate per day

Perishable Cargo

Cargo subject to decay or deterioration. Phytosanitary Inspection Certificate: A certificate issued by the US department of Agriculture to satisfy import regulations of foreign countries; indicates that a US shipment has been inspected and found free from harmful pests and plant diseases

Pick-up

The act of calling for freight by truck at the consignor’s shipping platform

Pier

The structure to which a vessel is secured for the purpose of loading and unloading cargo

Pier-to-House

A shipment loaded into a container at the pier or terminal, then to the consignee’s facility

Pier-to-Pier

Containers loaded at port of loading and discharged at port of destination

Piggy Packer

A mobile container handling crane used to load/unload containers to/from railcars

Piggyback

A transportation agreement in which truck trailers with their loads are moved by train to a destination. Also know as Rail Pegs

Place of Delivery

Place where cargo leaves the care and custody of the carrier

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Shipping Glossary

PCS

Per diem

Perishable Cargo

Pick-up

Pier

Pier-to-House

Pier-to-Pier

Piggy Packer

Piggyback

Place of Delivery

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