Aft – Near the stern of a vessel.
Air – Type of transportation method that shipping companies utilize which involves
placing the item to be transported on a plane.
Container – A structure used to house and protect products during shipping.
International shipping – The process of transnational transportation of goods or a
commodity.
Land – Type of transportation method that shipping companies employ which involves
utilizing a land-based transportation mode.
Hard top container – A container that shipping companies utilize, which is fitted
with a top that can be taken off or opened.
Manifest – Document detailing the contents of a ship’s cargo.
M/T – Metric tons
Offload – Removal of cargo from the ship
Pallet – A wooden platform that shipping companies use to stack or load items
onto.
Point of origin – The place at which a shipment is delivered from.
Sea – Type of transportation method which utilizes ships for transport.
