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FREIGHT TARIFF [6 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2007-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Customs and Excise
OBS

The Association of International Customs and Border Agencies(AICBA) is an association of corporations, proprietorships, and partnerships of Customs brokers, International Bridge and Tunnel Operators and Carriers fo International Freight. AICBA's mandate is to secure public support in Canada and the United States, make representations to governments, and coordinate activities with other organisations for the expansion of Canadian and American trade; the simplification of tariff charges, regulations, and procedures; the promotion of constructive legislation within the field of international trade and international transportation... The former Association of International Border Agencies(AIBA) was founded in 1952.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Douanes et accise

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ports
DEF

Name of port, accepted by freight conference or carrier which for tariff purposes is used as a baseport for delivery to port of loading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ports
DEF

Nom du port accepté par la conférence maritime ou le transporteur et utilisé pour les besoins de la tarification comme port de base pour la livraison au port de chargement.

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ports
DEF

Name of port, accepted by freight conference or carrier which for tariff purposes is used as a baseport for delivery from port of discharge.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ports
DEF

Nom du port accepté par la conférence maritime ou le transporteur et utilisé pour les besoins de la tarification comme port de base pour la livraison depuis le port de déchargement.

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipping and Delivery
  • Transport of Goods
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped in such a manner to reduce its bulk at least 33 1/3% below its assembled size.

CONT

When an article is shipped "kd", it must be reduced in size by one third, or as specified in the carrier's tariff, to secure the applicable freight rate.

OBS

knocked down, KD, kd: Term and abbreviations standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB).

PHR

knocked down in carload lots.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expédition et livraison
  • Transport de marchandises
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Terme signifiant qu'un article a été défait pièce par pièce afin de réduire son volume d'encombrement normal. Le volume d'un article expédié «démonté» doit être réduit du tiers ou de la proportion stipulée par le tarif du transporteur afin de bénéficier de la taxe marchandises applicable.

Spanish

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Record 5 1991-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Inventory and Material Management
OBS

Rail tariff which publishes rates according to freight classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Gestion des stocks et du matériel
OBS

Tarif ferroviaire indiquant les prix de transport selon la classification des marchandises.

Spanish

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Record 6 1985-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
  • Railroad Stations
OBS

stop-off-Many carriers allow a "stop-over" privilege on x carload freight shipments at stations between points of origin and final destination, for the purpose of finishing loading or partly unloading, or taking advantage of transit or other privileges permitted in accordance with tariff rules and regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
  • Gares ferroviaires

Spanish

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