Shipping Glossary
Shipping Act of 1916The act of Congress (1916) that created the U.S. Shipping Board to develop water transportation, operate the merchant ships owned by the government and regulate the water carriers engaged in commerce under the flag of the United States. As of June 18, 1984, applies only to domestic offshore ocean transport |
Shipping Act of 1984Effective June 18, 1984, describes the law covering water transportation in the U.S. foreign trade |
Shipping OrderShipper's instructions to carrier for forwarding goods; usually the triplicate copy of the bill of lading |
ShoreA prop or support placed against or beneath anything to prevent sinking or sagging |
Short Term/Short Form B/LOne that does not have written Terms / Conditions on back of document |
Short Ton (ST)2,000 lbs |
SHPSHANGHAI PORT SURCHARGE |
Side LoaderA lift truck fitted with lifting attachments operating to one side for handling containers |
Side-Door ContainerA container fitted with a rear door and a minimum of one side door |
SISOCUPACIONES(STORAGE IN SPAIN) |