A rail service whereby rail cars carry containers stacked two high on specially operated unit trains. Each train includes up to 35 articulated multi-platform cars. Each car is comprised of 5 well-type platforms upon which containers can be stacked. No cha ...

(CTA)Oversees the operations of the US 'consolidated tape', which it developed, under a formal 'CTA Plan'.

A weather prediction.

When a container or vessel has reached its volumetric capacity before its permitted weight limit.

The ratio of energy reflected from a surface in a given waveband to the energy incident in that waveband.

A bow pivot line used in docking and undocking, or a dock line leading aft from the bow to prevent the boat from moving forward while made fast to a dock or pier.

See Owner Code.

Turning out all hands on board ship in the morning, or calling the watch for duty on deck.

A development of the carrack, with the high forecastle eliminated.

Metric Tons. Unit of weight : metric tons of 1000 kilograms.

Energy available due to position.

A computerised payment system for clearing cheques in New.

An invoice provided by a supplier prior to the shipment of merchandise, informing the buyer of the kinds and quantities of goods to be sent, their value, and specifications (weight, size, etc.).

Nickname for a dinghy

Loaded containers moving within the railroad system that are not clearly identified on any internally generated reports.

The sale of an option, by a holder, identical to the option which is held. This transaction.

The legal transfer of real property (i.e. land and buildings) from one owner to another..

To reverse or change directions, to turn around

A short, confused sea.

Wing-like retractable devices extending from the sides of the vessel to dampen down rolling in seas and produce a steadier, smoother, and more comfortable motion.