Shipping Glossary
GatewayA point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines |
GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)A multilateral treaty to help reduce trade barriers between the signatory countries and to promote trade through tariff concessions |
GBRTGerman-belarus/Russia International Rail Freight Tariff Agreement |
GCBSGeneral council of British shipping |
GENGENSET CHARGE |
General Cargo CarriersBreak-bulk freighters, car carriers, cattle carriers, pallet carriers and timber carriers |
General Order (G.O.)A customs term referring to a warehouse where merchandise not entered within five working days after the carrier's arrival, is stored at the risk and expense of the importer |
Generator Set (Gen Set)A portable generator which can be attached to a refrigerated container to power the refrigeration unit during transit |
GISGeographic information system |
GMDSSGlobal Maritime Distress / Safty System |