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PTXCARRIER'S TAX |
Pulp TemperatureProcedure where carrier tests the temperature of the internal flesh of refrigerated commodities to assure that the temperature at time of shipment conforms to prescribed temperature ranges |
PupA short semi-trailer used jointly with a dolly and another semi-trailer to create a twin trailer |
PVTPHILIPPINES VALUE ADDED TAX |
QHCQUAY HANDLING CHARGE |
Quantity At Captain$s OptionClause in charterparties. The captain decides on the maximum quantity of cargo in order to safeguard the safety of the ship |
Quantity DeliveredClause that can be used in charterparties specifying that the sea freight is calculated on the basis of the actually delivered quantity of cargo. It is applied to certain bulk, e.g. grain, in case of voyage charters since the loading weight can decrease owing to the cargo becoming dry or being spread during loading/ unloading |
Quantity DiscountRate discount granted if a certain quantity of cargo is reached |
Quantity IntakenClause that can be used in charterparties specifying that the sea freight is calculated on the basis of the actually delivered quantity of cargo. It is used for the transport of bulk in case of voyage charters |
QuarantineA restraint placed on an operation to protect the public against a health hazard. A ship may be quarantined so that it cannot leave a protected point. During that period, the Q flag is hoisted |
