Shipping Glossary
UNITISATIONCombination of different or identical units to form one shipping unit for the purpose of easier handling, e.g. palletisation or containerisation |
UnitizationThe consolidation of a quantity of individual items into one large shipping unit for easier handling. Loading one or more large items of cargo onto a single piece of equipment, such as a pallet |
UnloadingRemoval of a shipment from a container to a platform or warehouse |
US Consular InvoiceA document required on merchandise imported into the United States |
USECUnited States East Coast |
USWCUnited States West Coast |
UtilisationDegree of utilisation of the volume or weight capacity of a ship or container |
UVVRegulations for the prevention of accidents of the trade association |
V/CVoyage charter |
VALVALUE ADDED SURCHARGE |