U.S. Customs' standardization: fouralpha code unique to each carrier placed in front of nine digit Bill of Landing number; APL's unique Bill of Landing Identi er is 'APLU'. Sealand uses 'SEAU'. These pre xes are also used as the container Identification.
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FLUID
A substance readily assuming the shape of the container in which it is placed; e.g. oil, gas, water or mixtures of these. A general classification including liquids and gases.
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DRUM
A container with a capacity of 55 U.S. gallons.
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POUR POINT
Lowest temperature at which an oil or distillate fuel is observed to flow, when cooled under conditions prescribed by test method ASTM D 97. The pour point is 3°C (5°F) above the temperature at which the oil in a test vessel shows no movement when the container is held horizontally for five seconds.
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BELLOWS
Corrugated cylindrical container which moves as pressures change, or provides a seal during movement of parts.
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BILL
The extremity of the arm of an anchor; the point of or beyond the fluke.
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CLOF
Container Liner Operators Forum
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GASH FANNY
A refuse container or dustbin.
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BOXTIME
Standard BIMVO time charter for container ships.
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B/L
Bill of lading
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HAGUE RULES
A Code of minimum conditions for the carriage of cargo under a bill of lading
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