GLOSSARY
Tank Container: Type of container of a cylindrical shape, placed inside a frame with the form and dimensions identical to that of a normal container, used for the transport of liquid loads (flammable or not), existing in the measures of 20 and 40 feet. Terminal: Final point of shipment and landing of loads and passengers. The term may include the port/airport in itself or a patio, warehouse or silo located inside that area. TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit): Term used for a 20-feet container, through which it is measured the capacity of a ship's door containers in equivalent units. THC (Terminal Handling Charge): Foremanship. To Order: Document or title issued to order. TPS - Transportation Planning and Scheduling: Planning and scheduling of the transport, specific on how and where to transport the commodities. This system may offer restrictions on weight/volume, consolidation of loads in transit, continuous movement, transport modal and functionality for LTL loadings (Less than truck load: partial load) and FTL (Full truck load: closed load). Trading Company: In Brazil it refers to a company (mainly a large-size public limited company) that operates exclusively in international trade, exporting/importing commodities or services on its own or for third parties. Transit Time: Time that the ship takes to complete a certain course or travel. Truck: Load road vehicle. |
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