Shipping Glossary
Heavy-Lift ChargeA charge made for lifting articles that are too heavy for a ship’s tackle |
HICHIGH CUBIC SURCHARGE |
High CubeAny container which exceeds 8 feet 6 inches (102 inches) in height |
HireAmount paid for a chartered ship |
HitchmentThe marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be granted by tariff publication |
Hitchment B/LCovering parts of a shipment which are loaded at more than one location. Usually consists of two parts: hitchment and hitchment memo. The hitchment portion usually covers the majority of a divided shipment and carries the entire revenue. |
HLCHEAVY LIFT CHARGE |
Holding AreaClearance area for trucks at a container terminal |
Home-Going VoyageVoyages in coastal areas, e.g. in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea |
HomewardHomeward, incoming ship traffic |