Shipping Glossary
AAAutomatic approval |
AA ItemsAutomatic approval items |
AACAutomatic attachment changer |
AAPAAmerican Association of Port Authorities |
AARAbbreviation for Against All Risks (insurance clause) or Association of American Railroads |
AASHTOAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation Officals |
AbaftA point beyond the midpoint of a ship’s length |
AbandonA proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo |
AbandonmentWaiving a right or a property. In marine insurance abandonment signifies the assignment of a damaged or lost ship, or it's cargo to the insurer against payment of the insured value |
AbatementA discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill |