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SSPDShortshipped |
StabilityThe force that holds a vessel upright or returns it to upright if keeled over. Weight in the lower hold to increase stability. A vessel is stiff if it has high stability, tender if it has low stability |
Stack CarAn articulated five-platform rail car that allows containers to be doubled stacked. A typical stack car holds ten, forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs) |
StacktrainA rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two-high on specially-operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multiplatform cars. Each car is comprised of multiplatform cars. Each car is comprised of five, well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No chassis accompany containers |
Stale B/LA late B/L. In banking, one that has passed the time deadline of the L/C and is void |
Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)A standard numerical code used by the US government to classify products and services |
Standard International Trade Classification (SITC)A standard numeric code developed by the United Nations to classify commodities used in international trader, based on a hierarchy |
StarboardThe right side of a ship when facing the bow |
STCSTOP OFF(STOPPING)CHARGE |
Steamship conferenceA group of vessel operators joined together for the purpose of establishing freight rates |