Shipping Glossary
Daily Container CostsAll costs incurred by a container during its period of use calculated per day (average cost), e.g. cost of capital, repair etc |
Daily Operating CostsDaily operating costs of a ship which are incurred irrespective of service speed and cargo volume, e.g. for water, supplies, wages, insurance and capital service |
Damage Protection PlanMethod defined in contracts for insuring leasing containers against damages |
Damage ReportDamage report issued by the terminal/depot if a container or freight unit was damaged |
Dangerous Cargo ListA special list containing the dangerous cargo aboard a ship. It must contain the required details of dangerous cargo and its position on board and must be available aboard throughout the voyage. Among other aspects, it must be presented to the port authorities for notification |
Dangerous GoodsThe term used by I.M.C.O. for hazardous materials |
Dangerous Goods DeclarationManufacturer's binding declaration on the respective dangerous goods. The details to be given on dangerous goods are prescribed by law |
Dangerous Goods Ordinance SeaOrdinance on the transport of dangerous goods by seagoing vessels |
DARARBITRARY CHARGE AT DESTINATION |
DBSDISBURSEMENT FOR SHIPPERS |