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Package mark

General term for information displayed on the packing or container of the cargo, information such as the cargo shipper, consignee, destination, etc., the handling method and other descriptions. It is also called a cargo mark.

Shipping bills

A payment order (exchange bill) from the exporter to the importer, accompanied by a bill of lading or an insurance card. The exporter passes this at the bank and buys the receivables to the importer, and collect the proceeds. This method is usually used as a settlement of trade money.

Shipping (sifting, rehandling)

This means changing loading of cargo already loaded on the ship to its original position when special loading restrictions are required, such as reafer containers and dangerous goods, or if special loading restrictions are required, such as reafer containers and dangerous goods, or due to loading space or other reasons, or temporarily unloaded on land and reloaded to its original position.

Double fare system

A system that applies a contract fare lower than the fare imposed by the Fare Alliance on non-contracted shippers to contract shippers (contractors who have signed a contract to put cargo only on the alliance ship). In the direction of intensifying competition and deregulation, it was abolished in 1986 on North American routes and the Mediterranean Sea Alliance as of the end of 2003.

Packing style (coating style)

Refers to the form of external packaging applied to cargo.

Packaging business

A type of port transportation business. All 74 registered dealers in Yokohama Port (as of January 2005) are also engaged in the reloading business, and this type of business is often referred to as "loading and unloading". The work is to pack cargo coming out of the potter's droplet in a bag, weighing it to sew the bag, weighing it, and then sewn inside the bag. A very small number of specialists, most of which are concurrently coastal companies. (Participating)

Reloading business

This is a type of port transportation-related business. In Yokohama, all the registered companies are also involved in the packing business. In recent years, repair work on wooden boxes, drums, etc. has been increasing. Most of them are concurrently operated by coastal companies. (Participating)

Shipper

A person who has legal ownership of the goods subject to the goods in logistics

Japan Port Transport Association (Nichikokyo)

A central organization of port transport operators nationwide and is an incorporated association licensed by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1795 members as of July 2004) of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (1795 members as of July 2004). Consultations on port transportation charges and labor measures, operation of container terminals, consultation on international complex transportation issues, compiling and implementing policies.

Japan Federation of Freight Industries

A cross-sectional national organization of logistics intermediaries, such as trucks, warehouses, transportation, and shipping. An incorporated association (approved by the Ministry of Transport) that considers overall logistics issues such as labor shortages, environmental issues, and fares.

Japan External Trade Organization

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Japan Logistics Systems Association

A logistics specialist organization (corporate association) with members of various industries such as manufacturers, distribution, logistics, and information industries, as well as academic experts. Ministry of Transport and International Trade and Industry. We conduct various surveys and research related to logistics based on a network that transcends industry and business formats.

Futaki-kai

Monthly round-table conference between Yokohama Port and Director of the Port and Harbor Bureau, including Yokohama Port's shipping, port transportation, and warehouse. It was originally named after it was held on the second Thursday of every month. (Administrative jurisdiction: General Affairs Division)

Cargo handling

This refers to the loading and unloading of cargo.

Neutral Body (N/B: Neutral Body)

Refers to a self-monitoring body (neutral inspection organization) established to crack down on the wrongdoing of all Alliance members.

Orders for delivery

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