Shipping Glossary
GRTGross register tonnage |
GSTGOODS AND SERVICE TAX |
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover |
H.W.High Water |
Habour RailwayRailway running along the quays of inland and sea terminals for the transhipment of goods from rail to ship and the rail loading services of harbour sheds and warehouses. The Railway Regulations do not apply to the harbour railway since it does not count among public transport |
Hague RulesA multilateral maritime treaty adopted 1921 at the Hague, Netherlands. Standardizes liability of an international carrier under the Ocean Bill of Lading. Establishes a legal “floor” for the bill of lading |
HALFCL HAULAGE |
HANHANGER INSTALLATION CHARGE |
Handling ChargesCosts of loading, unloading, sorting, goods control or services of a forwarding agent etc. and/or the amount charged by the shipowner in addition to the sea freight |
Handling OutDisposal of empty containers. Transport by road or rail of an empty container from the depot to the place of stuffing |