The weight of only the goods in a shipment, exclusive of any packing materials.
Read MoreNeutral marks
Cargo marks ha agree with the relevant packing list but which do not indicate either the shipper or the consignee. Neutral marks are commonly used to reduce theft, when either the shipper or consignee is generally known to be involved…
Read MoreNot otherwise specified (NOS)
This expression and abbreviation is often applied to air freight tariffs, indicates that the rate stated in the tariff applies to all commodities within the commodity group except those appearing under their own rate. This abbreviation, as used in air…
Read MoreNotify address
Address mentioned in the transport document (bill of lading or air waybill) to which the carrier is to give notice when goods are due to arrive.
Read MoreNotify party
The party to which a carrier should send notice of a shipment´s arrival. This information is normally shown on the transport document or its electronic equivalent. As some carriers are notoriously negligent in advising arrivals, the party contracting transportation with…
Read More