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FrançaisA symbol placed on packages for export, generally consisting of a square, triangle, diamond, circle, cross, etc., with design letters and/or numbers for the purpose of identification.
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Shipment of one or more pieces of property, accepted by a carrier for one shipper at one time, receipt for in one lot, and moving on one bill of lading. The exporter retains title of goods until the importer sells…
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A contract by which a seller (consignor) delivers goods to an individual or entity (consignee) that will sell them. For goods sold, the consignee will remit the price to the consignor less a commission. Goods not sold may be returned…
Read MoreConsolidated container
A shipping container containing cargo from a number of shippers at a centrally located point of origin by a freight consolidator, and transporting them as a single shipment to a destination point. Consolidation of cargo often results in reduced shipping…
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