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| Accessorial service | A service in addition to usual liner service, normally with an added cost. Such kind of services include packing, loading, storage, etc. | | Accrual | An accounting concept. It is a gradual increase by addition over a period of time and is a way of recognising that an expense (or revenue) and the related liability (or asset) can increase over time and not as signalled by an explicit cash transaction. | | Acquiescence | When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent. | | Ad Valorem | According to value. | | Ad Valorem Duty | A customs duty which is a percentage made upon the value of goods. | | Ad Valorem Freight | Bill of lading freight charged on goods of very high value at so much percent on the declared value of the goods. | | Advice of Shipment | A notice sent to a local or foreign buyer advising that shipment has gone forward and containing details of packing, routing, etc. A copy of the invoice is usually enclosed and sometimes, if desired, a copy of the bill of lading. | | Advising bank | The bank which advises the seller that a letter of credit has been opened in his favour by the buyer, however, the advising bank does not necessarily guarantee payment. | | Affreight | To hire, as a ship, to transport freight. | | Affreightment, Contract of | An agreement by a steamship line to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer. |
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CARGOSMART SIGN IN
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CARGO TRACKING
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