Tariff - a publication setting forth the charges, rates and rules of transportation companies.
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FREIGHT RATE
The charge made for the transportation of freight.
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VESSEL
Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.
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TI
Transportation institute, a non-profit organization devoted to maritime research and education.
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SHIPPERS
Individuals or businesses who purchase transportation services or commodities.
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PRISON HULK
A vessel used as a prison, often to hold convicts awaiting transportation to penal colonies; particularly common in the British Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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TROOPSHIP
A ship used to carry soldiers. Troopships are not specially designed for military operations and unlike landing ships cannot land troops directly onto a shore; instead they unload troops at a harbor or onto smaller vessels for transportation to shore.
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CARRIER
Owner or operator of vessels providing transportation to shippers. The term is also sometimes used to refer to the vessels, i.e. ore carriers.
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FREE ON BOARD
The cost of a product before transportation costs are figured in.
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TON MILE
A measurement used in the economics of transportation to designate one ton being moved one mile. This is useful to the shipper because it includes the distance to move a commodity in the calculation.
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MARITIME
Located on or near the sea. Commerce or navigation by sea. The maritime industry includes people working for transportation (ship, rail, truck an
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