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What is the Freight aircraft Dec 16,2014
Freight aircraft, commonly referred to as freighters, are airliners designed or converted for cargo hauling. They are devoid of passenger amenities, and generally feature one or more large doors for the loading and unloading of cargo. Most conversions are carried out on older aircraft no longer suitable for p... [learn more]
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Road Waybills and Rail Waybills Dec 16,2014
The road waybill (road consignment note) or rail waybill (rail consignment note) serves as a receipt for goods and an evidence of the contract of carriage, but it is not a document of title to the goods. The consignee can obtain the goods from the carrier at the destination point without presentation of the r... [learn more]
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The Use of Landbridges as Alternate Routes to the Conventional Ocean Traffic Dec 16,2014
Shipment to the European Ports from the West Coast Ports in North America Use the minibridge (mini-landbridge) or the land-sea carriage, that is, freight container from the West Coast port send via rail to the East Coast port, and then by ship to Europe. Shipment to the European Ports or Areas from the Far ... [learn more]
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Stale Bill of Lading and the Guarantee for Delivery of Goods Dec 16,2014
In short-sea trades, for example within the Asian countries, it is not uncommon for the goods to arrive at the port of destination before the bill of lading (B/L). Under this circumstance the B/L is known as a stale bill of lading or late bill of lading. The shipper or its agent may receive the B/L from the c... [learn more]
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What are Clean versus Foul Air Waybills Dec 03,2014
Clean Air Waybill The clean air waybill may bear an indication that the goods were received without damages, irregularities or short shipment, the words "apparent good order and condition", "clean on board" or the like may be indicated on the air waybill (AWB).Foul Air Waybill The foul air... [learn more]
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Air container Illustration Dec 03,2014