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Port Business Glossary-A-

Last Updated August 5, 2024


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ABI(Automated Broker Interface)
It is an automatic customs clearance system in the United States that started in February 1984. The U.S. Customs and customs brokers are connected by computer.
access
Passing, passage (from the ship to the quay, barge, etc.)
accident
Accidents
accommodation ladder
Star, tarp
ACCT(Air Cargo City Terminal)
A terminal with a comprehensive logistics function that handles air cargo outside the airport area. In addition to the functions of airlines, agents, and mixed-use industries, customs clearance, storage, cargo handling, land transportation, etc. are also performed.
acknowledge
(In damage report, etc.)
acknowledgement
Approval (Form), Notification
ACS(Automated Commercial System)
U.S. electronic customs clearance system, generic term for ABI, ACH (Automated Clearing House), and AMS (Automated Manifest System).
act of God
Natural disaster
additional charge
Extra charge
adjuster
(Insurance, communal sea loss, etc.) settlers
advise
Notification (in commercial text, etc.)
agreement
Agreement
air-conditioning
(Used for moisture protection on the vessel, etc.) Air control
air duct
(e.g., vessel) ventilation pipes
ALB(American Land Bridge)
A route that transports Japan, the Far East, and Europe via the North American Continental Railway. Seatrain started its service in 1972, followed by Sea-Land and APL. At one time, it was well received due to the sense of security that the cargo currency country was the United States, but the current usage is not very large.
all over
All over, (when placing dunnage, cargo, etc.)
alongside
I'm lying on the ship side (for example, cargo)
ambulance
Ambulance
anchorage
(of the ship) Anchor, fixed place (such as shoring columns)
ANERA(Asia North America Eastbound Rate Agreement)
FMC approved on August 14, 1985 under the East fare agreement between the Far East and Southeast Asia and North America excluding Japan.
angle of repose
Still angle (angle when roses begin to collapse due to the slope of the ship)
ANSCON(Australia Northbound Shipping Conference)
Australia Northbound (return) alliance.
ANZESC(Australia and New Zealand/Eastern Shipping Conference)
Australia-New Zealand South China Alliance (Outbound) Alliance.
APC(American President Company Ltd.)
Established in 1848 as a holding company of APL Inc. In addition to APL, he is also a holding company of API (DST operating company), APD (domestic transport company), ACS (clothing-based consolidator), and APR (real estate company).
APEC(Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation)
Ministerial Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Founded in November 1989. Ministerial meeting for economic cooperation involving 12 Pacific Rim countries including Japan, Korea, the United States, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
applicable
(Articles, etc.)
applicant
Applicant, (take courses, etc.) Applicant
apron
Apron (the cargo handling area between the shed on the quay and the ship)
arm band
Armband (for safety reasons, etc.)
ASEAN(Association of Southeast Asia Nations)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Regional Cooperation Organization in Southeast Asia, formed by Indonesia's initiative in 1967. Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.
assorting
Sorting (the work of sorting the same type of goods from the mixed cargo)
ATA(Actual Time of Arrival)
Actual arrival date and time of the vessel (anti) ATD (san) ETA
ATD(Actual Time of Departure)
Actual departure date and time of the vessel (anti) ATA (san) ETD
athwartships
Beside the ship (frequently used when loading cargo or placing tanages)
ATL
Abbreviation for Asia Terminal Company. The operator of modern CFS (3.2ha, 61m high) in Hong Kong.
at random
At random, random (such as a random sampling inspection of customs)
attachment
Accessories (forklifts, etc.)
available
Available at hand
average bond
Joint Sea Loss Agreement (an agreement signed by shipowners, shipowners, shipowners, etc. when joint sea loss is formed)
awning
Onen, Tenmaku
axle
Axle, axle (heart bar supporting wheels on both sides)

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