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Port Business Glossary-I-

Last Updated August 5, 2024


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I/A(Independent Action)
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IACS(International Association of Classification Societies)
International Association of Classes. An organization established in 1968 for mutual cooperation and consultation with other international organizations to achieve the common objectives of the Owners Association. Members include the United States, France, Germany, Korea, Japan, Norway, Poland, Italy, and China.
IACT(International Air Cargo Terminal)
International Airport Boat Co., Ltd. Established in 1966. He has a track record of operating imported air cargo sheds since the Haneda Airport era. After the opening of Narita Port, the company operates an import communal shed.
IADA(Intra Asia Discussion Agreement)
A consultation agreement established in February 1992 by alliances and non-aligned vessels, which are containerized in the region, with the aim of creating consensus among shipping companies in order to promote the stabilization of services on intra-Asia routes. The company had 30 companies at the beginning, but as of March 1994 it had 36 companies.
IAFA(The International Airfreight Forwarders Association of Japan)
Japan International Air Cargo Carrier Association. An organization established in 1968 by a forwarder engaged in international air freight transportation. In 1991, the company merged with the IAA (Japan International Coal Service Association) and the Japan Airlines Association (Japan Airlines Association) to form JAFA.
IAPH(Internatinal Association of Ports and Harbors)
International Port Association. An international organization established in November 1955, composed of port managers around the world. The headquarters is located in Tokyo, and Yokohama City is also a member.
IATA(International Air Transport Association)
International Air Transport Association. The name of the private international cooperation agency of an airline with international flights. Formed in 1945. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
I. C.Act(Interstate Commerce Act)
Inter-state traffic laws in the United States. The Interstate Carriage Act in the United States and the laws that apply to transport across neighboring countries. ICC
ICC(Interstate Commerce Commission)
Inter-state transportation committee. Government agencies of the United States Federal Government established in 1887 for the regulation and management of land carriers (railways, roads, inland waters) and freight forwarders under the Inter-state Traffic Act.
ICC(International Chamber of Commerce)
International Chamber of Commerce.
ICS(Intermodal Chamber of Shipping)
International Chamber of Commerce. A private organization established in 1948 to protect and represent the interests of shipowners and promote the development of the merchant fleet.
ICTF(International Container Transfer Facility)
A complex container connection base for both Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which was in service in January 1987. The base is a large terminal planned by both Port Authority and is operated by the ICTF Joint Powers Authority, mainly SP railways.
identification card
ID card
idle
(Mechanicals, etc.) Airways, (persons) lazy
IGA(Inter Group Agreement)
The three major consortiums of the European Alliance members Trio Group, ScanDutch/MISC Grop, Ace Group, and a pool of cargo that Maersk signed for the purpose of preventing excessive competition. It expired at the end of 1990 due to the reorganization of European routes.
ignition
Ignition, ignition
illustration
Figures, examples
ILO(International Labor Organization)
International Labor Organization. An international organization aimed at improving social justice and improving the work conditions. Japan joined the League of Nations and rejoined in 1976 after World War II. It became a permanent member of the Council in 1979. It is located in Geneva.
IMF(International Monetary Fund)
International Monetary Fund. An international organization that aims to create a joint exchange fund with the investment of member states, make it available to each country, help facilitate exchange financing, and eventually bring prosperity to countries around the world.
IMCO(Inter-governmental Maritime Consultative Organization)
Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization It is one of the specialized agencies of the United Nations, founded in 1959 in London and is currently a member of 66 countries.
immigration
Immigration Control, Immigration, Migration, Migration C.I.Q.
IMO(International Maritime Organization)
International Maritime Organization. It was established in 1958 as a United Nations specialized agency. The headquarters is in London. In addition to safe operation, the company is engaged in illegal elimination of the shipping industry, standardization of cargo, and prevention of marine pollution.
importer
Importers
impracticable
Unexecutable
inboard
(Delick, etc.) onboard
in bond
A tax reserve
in bulk
Leave it alone
indemnity clause
Disclaimer
index
Index, index
inflammable
Inflammable
ingot
Ingots (a lump of gold)
inherent nature
The inherent nature of the thing
injury
Injury
inland
Inland (away from the sea)
in place
(When placing or installing objects) at the fixed place
INS(Information Network System)
Advanced information communication system. A system in which optical fiber cables can be used freely by various information devices such as telephones, facsimiles and videos.
insectcide
insecticide
insider
A person inside
inspection
Inspection
instruction
Guidelines, Directives
insurance premium
Premiums
intact
Do not damage (such as cargo)
interchangeable
(chassis, etc.) mutual exchange
interruption
Cancellation of cargo handling, etc.
internal combustion engine
Internal combustion engine
invoice
Letter of invoice, purchase (one of the shipping documents, a certificate of shipment sent by Shipper to the recipient)
IPI(Interior Point Intermodal)
Similar to the MLB, a container transport service that connects Japan and the Far East and major cities inland United States via Pacific coast ports.
ISO(International Standard Organization)
International Organization for Standardization. An international organization established in 1947 with the aim of facilitate international exchange of goods and services and promoting international standardization to promote international cooperation. It also plays an important role in standardizing containers, which are essential for integrated transport of containers.
ISSA(International Ship Suppliers Association)
International Association of Ship Equipment Manufacturers. Established in 1956.
issue
(Tools, etc. for use by the company)
IT(Information Technology)
It refers to a wide range of information technologies, from basic technology to applied technology in the field of information and communications.
item
Articles, goods
ITS(Intelligent Transport Systems)
An advanced information system that utilizes cutting-edge information and communication technology to support the operation management of freight transportation and luggage management.

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