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Tare weight

The weight of a container and/or packing materials, but without the goods being shipped. The gross weight of a shipment less the net weight of the goods being shipped.

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TEU Twenty-foot equivalent unit

It is a means of measuring the carrying capacity of container ships; e.g., a ship can be said to be capable of 3000 TEUs, which roughly equivalent to saying it could carry 3000 standard containers. See container.

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THC Terminal handling charges

Charges assessed for services rendered within the container terminals or with respect to containers which will be processed through terminals. When delivery or pickup of the goods is expected to be at a container terminal, traders are well advised to…

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Third-party logistics

Most of exporters and importers employ outside logistics expertise that are experts in their industry and should therefore concentrate only in operations of a specific sector (food and wine, automotive industry). On the other hand, third party logistics providers are…

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Through bill of lading

A single bill of lading covering receipt of the cargo at the point of origin for delivery to the ultimate consignee, using two or more modes of transportation. See bill of lading.

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