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FREIGHT TYPE [11 records]

Record 1 2017-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
CONT

Non-self-propelled portable floor cranes are in general use in machine shops, plant assembly departments, outdoor yard service, and warehouses, at transportation terminals, and in garages. They are frequently employed in shipping and receiving departments for unloading incoming raw materials, large and heavy cases, lumber, etc., and loading outgoing shipments. They are likewise employed to supplement overhead traveling cranes and other power-operated equipment. In many small manufacturing plants, they are - aside from hoists and other local service equipment - the only kinds of materials handling equipment in use.

CONT

The cantilever-jib or gooseneck type of crane is the commonest and most convenient type of portable floor crane, and is used in many shops to supplement an overhead monorail system or a traveling crane in reaching locations that cannot be served by the regular overhead equipment. It is also used in railroad freight houses and terminals where overhead systems are not available.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de levage à bras
CONT

La grue d'atelier, ou grue de magasin, est un engin de faible puissance et de petites dimensions, souvent manœuvré à la main.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
OBS

BCTA is a province-wide, non-partisan, non-profit motor carrier association formed solely to advance the interests of British Columbia motor carriers. Founded in 1913, BCTA includes among its members for-hire and private carriers hauling every conceivable type of freight[. BCTA] also represents motor coach, courier, and waste management companies and suppliers to the industry.

OBS

Mission. Through consultation and communication with [the] industry, government and the public, [BCTA] promotes a prosperous, safe, efficient and responsible commercial road transportation industry that contributes to the economy of British Columbia. [BCTA] provides value to [its] members through programs and services.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Camionnage

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Railroad Safety
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

A non-placarded [freight] car of any type used to separate the locomotive consist from dangerous goods cars in order to enhance the safety of the crew members in the locomotive consist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
DEF

Wagon non placardé de n’importe quel type servant à séparer le groupe de traction des wagons de marchandises dangereuses pour rehausser la sécurité des membres d’équipe qui se trouvent dans les locomotives du groupe de traction.

Spanish

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Record 4 2015-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
  • Air Freight
DEF

Any type of freight container, aircraft container, aircraft pallet with a net, or aircraft pallet with a net over an igloo.

OBS

An overpack is not included in this definition.

OBS

unit load device; ULD: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
  • Fret aérien
DEF

Tout type de conteneur de fret, de conteneur d'aéronef, de palette d'aéronef avec un filet, ou de palette d'aéronef avec un filet tendu au-dessus d'un igloo.

OBS

Cette définition ne comprend pas les suremballages.

OBS

unité de chargement : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

OBS

unité de chargement; ULD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contenedores
  • Carga aérea
DEF

Toda variedad de contenedor de carga, contenedor de aeronave, paleta de aeronave con red o paleta de aeronave con red sobre un iglú.

OBS

No se incluyen en esta definición los sobreembalajes.

OBS

dispositivo de carga unitarizada; ULD: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 5 2013-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Urban Sites
  • Road Transport
CONT

urban distribution centers : these facilities are intended to coordinate delivery routes into a particular city or city center. Some of these urban distribution facilities may be dedicated to a given type of freight. This classification is showcased by operations that handle construction material supplies for jobsites...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sites (Urbanisme)
  • Transport routier
CONT

centres de distribution urbaine : ces centres tentent de mutualiser les tournées de livraison à destination d'une ville ou d'un centre-ville. Certains centres de distribution peuvent être dédiés à un type de marchandises. Il s'agit notamment des centres de distribution urbaine (CDU) traitant l'approvisionnement des chantiers de construction.

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling Stock (Railroads)
  • Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
DEF

[A] type of railroad car which combines sections for both passengers and freight.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
  • Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
OBS

Moitié voyageurs et moitié bagages.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Railroad Maintenance
  • Freight Service (Rail Transport)
CONT

Today flatcars are becoming increasingly used, especially in regards to container shipments, carried by well cars, which continue to grow in volume yearly. Keep on the lookout and on almost any mixed freight train you can spot some type of flatcar in transit, from the utilitarian common flat to a coil car, which transports loads of rolled steel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
  • Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Key term(s)
  • wagon porte bobines

Spanish

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Record 8 2003-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Containers
  • Transport of Goods
DEF

A shipping container with side doors which drop down to give unrestricted access to the sides of the container for loading or discharging.

OBS

When provided by an ocean carrier, this type of container is sometimes the subject of an additional charge on the freight rate.

Key term(s)
  • open side container

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conteneurs
  • Transport de marchandises

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Air Freight
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

A type of freight forwarder who specializes in air cargo and acts for airlines that pay him a fee(usually 5%).

OBS

He is registered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Fret aérien
  • Commerce extérieur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
  • Carga aérea
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Agente expedidor especializado en envíos por avión. Se encarga en todos los detalles del envío, como documentación, porte, almacenaje, si es necesario, e incluso del embalaje de las mercancías.

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Record 10 1998-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Freight
  • Foreign Trade
DEF

A type of freight forwarder who specializes in air cargo. He usually consolidates the air shipments of various exporters, charging them for actual weight and deriving his profit by paying the airline the lower consolidated rate. He issues his own air waybills to the exporters, is licensed by the CAB(Civil Aeronautics Board) and has the status of an indirect air carrier.

OBS

Compare "freight forwarder".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fret aérien
  • Commerce extérieur
DEF

Intermédiaire entre le client et le transporteur aérien. Il assure divers services liés au mouvement des marchandises avant et après le transport aérien : ramassage, groupage, établissement de la documentation, etc.

OBS

Voir «transitaire».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carga aérea
  • Comercio exterior
Key term(s)
  • expedidor de carga
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Record 11 1983-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Freight
DEF

Company material which is given a priority higher than routine and not as important as AOG. This type of COMAT is to be moved before regular air freight after live, perishable, etc., is accommodated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fret aérien
DEF

Matériel de la Compagnie, dont la priorité d'acheminement est supérieure à celle du COMAT ordinaire, mais inférieure à celle de la catégorie AOG. Le COMAT de secours vient avant le fret ordinaire, mais après les animaux vivants, les denrées périssables, etc.

Spanish

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