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Special Policy of Insurance
Document issued on behalf of the Underwriter stating the terms and conditions of the marine insurance. Issued when evidence of insurance is required, as by the bank issuing the Letter of Credit.
Document issued on behalf of the Underwriter stating the terms and conditions of the marine insurance. Issued when evidence of insurance is required, as by the bank issuing the Letter of Credit.
Special Rate
Rate other than a normal tariff/rate.
Rate other than a normal tariff/rate.
Specified Rate
Rate specified in an IATA Cargo Tariff Coordination Conference resolution (air cargo).
Rate specified in an IATA Cargo Tariff Coordination Conference resolution (air cargo).
Spoke
Stretch between a hub and one of the group of consignees and/or shippers being served by the hub.
Stretch between a hub and one of the group of consignees and/or shippers being served by the hub.
Spontaneous Ignition Temperature
Lowest temperature at which a substance will start burning spontaneously without an external source of ignition. FlammableFlash Point
Lowest temperature at which a substance will start burning spontaneously without an external source of ignition. FlammableFlash Point
Spot Exchange
Purchase or sale of foreign exchange for immediate delivery.
Purchase or sale of foreign exchange for immediate delivery.
Spreader
1. Device used for lifting containers, and unitized cargo. 2. Beam or frame that holds the slings vertical when hoisting a load, to prevent damage to cargo. Container BolsterContainer Platform
1. Device used for lifting containers, and unitized cargo. 2. Beam or frame that holds the slings vertical when hoisting a load, to prevent damage to cargo. Container BolsterContainer Platform
Stability
Capacity of a vessel to return to its original position after having been displaced by external forces. The stability of a vessel depends on the meta-centric height.
Capacity of a vessel to return to its original position after having been displaced by external forces. The stability of a vessel depends on the meta-centric height.
Stack
Identifiable amount of containers stowed in a orderly way in one specified place on an terminal, container freight station, container yard or depot. Container Stack
Identifiable amount of containers stowed in a orderly way in one specified place on an terminal, container freight station, container yard or depot. Container Stack
Stacking
To pile boxes, bags, containers, etc. on top of each other.
To pile boxes, bags, containers, etc. on top of each other.
