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Dimensional weight

An airfreight term used to describe the results of computing the chargeable weight from the cubic measurement of a shipment. Also called dim weight.

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Discharge

The unloading of passengers or cargo from a vessel, vehicle or aircraft.

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Dispatch money

An incentive payment offered by a shipowner or a charterer in exchange for completing loading or unloading in less time than is specified in the charter party contract. This time is often calculated as a number of lay days (laytime)….

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