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FREIGHT TYPE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Jib-Type Hoisting Apparatus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- portable floor crane
1, record 1, English, portable%20floor%20crane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - portable%20floor%20crane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 2, record 1, English, - portable%20floor%20crane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de levage à bras
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grue d'atelier
1, record 1, French, grue%20d%27atelier
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grue de magasin 1, record 1, French, grue%20de%20magasin
correct, feminine noun
- grue d'atelier roulante 2, record 1, French, grue%20d%27atelier%20roulante
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La grue d'atelier, ou grue de magasin, est un engin de faible puissance et de petites dimensions, souvent manœuvré à la main. 1, record 1, French, - grue%20d%27atelier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Trucking Association
1, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Trucking%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BCTA 2, record 2, English, BCTA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- BC Trucking Association 3, record 2, English, BC%20Trucking%20Association
correct
- British Columbia Motor Transport Association 4, record 2, English, British%20Columbia%20Motor%20Transport%20Association
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Trucking%20Association
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 2, English, - British%20Columbia%20Trucking%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Camionnage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Trucking Association
1, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Trucking%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BCTA 2, record 2, French, BCTA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- BC Trucking Association 3, record 2, French, BC%20Trucking%20Association
correct
- British Columbia Motor Transport Association 4, record 2, French, British%20Columbia%20Motor%20Transport%20Association
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Railroad Safety
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- buffer car
1, record 3, English, buffer%20car
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- buffer 1, record 3, English, buffer
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, English, - buffer%20car
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- wagon-tampon
1, record 3, French, wagon%2Dtampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 3, French, - wagon%2Dtampon
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Air Freight
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unit load device
1, record 4, English, unit%20load%20device
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ULD 2, record 4, English, ULD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any type of freight container, aircraft container, aircraft pallet with a net, or aircraft pallet with a net over an igloo. 3, record 4, English, - unit%20load%20device
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An overpack is not included in this definition. 3, record 4, English, - unit%20load%20device
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unit load device; ULD: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 4, English, - unit%20load%20device
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Fret aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- unité de chargement
1, record 4, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20chargement
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- UC 2, record 4, French, UC
correct, feminine noun
- ULD 3, record 4, French, ULD
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20chargement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette définition ne comprend pas les suremballages. 4, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20chargement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unité de chargement : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 5, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20chargement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
unité de chargement; ULD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 4, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20chargement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contenedores
- Carga aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de carga unitarizada
1, record 4, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20carga%20unitarizada
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ULD 2, record 4, Spanish, ULD
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- elemento unitario de carga 3, record 4, Spanish, elemento%20unitario%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun
- dispositivo unitario de carga 3, record 4, Spanish, dispositivo%20unitario%20de%20carga
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toda variedad de contenedor de carga, contenedor de aeronave, paleta de aeronave con red o paleta de aeronave con red sobre un iglú. 2, record 4, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20carga%20unitarizada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No se incluyen en esta definición los sobreembalajes. 2, record 4, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20carga%20unitarizada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositivo de carga unitarizada; ULD: término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 4, Spanish, - dispositivo%20de%20carga%20unitarizada
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Urban Sites
- Road Transport
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- urban distribution centre
1, record 5, English, urban%20distribution%20centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- urban distribution center 2, record 5, English, urban%20distribution%20center
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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... 2, record 5, English, - urban%20distribution%20centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sites (Urbanisme)
- Transport routier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- centre de distribution urbaine
1, record 5, French, centre%20de%20distribution%20urbaine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CDU 2, record 5, French, CDU
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 5, French, - centre%20de%20distribution%20urbaine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- combine car
1, record 6, English, combine%20car
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- combine 2, record 6, English, combine
correct, noun
- combination car 3, record 6, English, combination%20car
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] type of railroad car which combines sections for both passengers and freight. 4, record 6, English, - combine%20car
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- voiture voyageurs-bagages
1, record 6, French, voiture%20voyageurs%2Dbagages
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- voiture mixte fourgon-voyageurs 1, record 6, French, voiture%20mixte%20fourgon%2Dvoyageurs
correct, feminine noun
- voiture combinée 2, record 6, French, voiture%20combin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Moitié voyageurs et moitié bagages. 3, record 6, French, - voiture%20voyageurs%2Dbagages
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-08-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coil car
1, record 7, English, coil%20car
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 7, English, - coil%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- wagon porte-bobines
1, record 7, French, wagon%20porte%2Dbobines
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- wagon pour tôle en rouleaux 2, record 7, French, wagon%20pour%20t%C3%B4le%20en%20rouleaux
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wagon porte bobines
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Transport of Goods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- open-side container 1, record 8, English, open%2Dside%20container
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shipping container with side doors which drop down to give unrestricted access to the sides of the container for loading or discharging. 1, record 8, English, - open%2Dside%20container
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When provided by an ocean carrier, this type of container is sometimes the subject of an additional charge on the freight rate. 1, record 8, English, - open%2Dside%20container
Record 8, Key term(s)
- open side container
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Transport de marchandises
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- conteneur à parois latérales ouvertes
1, record 8, French, conteneur%20%C3%A0%20parois%20lat%C3%A9rales%20ouvertes
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-04-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Air Freight
- Foreign Trade
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air cargo agent
1, record 9, English, air%20cargo%20agent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- air freight agent 2, record 9, English, air%20freight%20agent
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of freight forwarder who specializes in air cargo and acts for airlines that pay him a fee(usually 5%). 3, record 9, English, - air%20cargo%20agent
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He is registered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). 3, record 9, English, - air%20cargo%20agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fret aérien
- Commerce extérieur
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent de messageries aériennes
1, record 9, French, agent%20de%20messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- préposé au fret aérien 2, record 9, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20au%20fret%20a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Carga aérea
- Comercio exterior
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de carga aérea
1, record 9, Spanish, agente%20de%20carga%20a%C3%A9rea
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 9, Spanish, - agente%20de%20carga%20a%C3%A9rea
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-03-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
- Foreign Trade
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- air freight forwarder
1, record 10, English, air%20freight%20forwarder
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 10, English, - air%20freight%20forwarder
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare "freight forwarder". 3, record 10, English, - air%20freight%20forwarder
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
- Commerce extérieur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- transitaire de fret aérien
1, record 10, French, transitaire%20de%20fret%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, French, - transitaire%20de%20fret%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «transitaire». 2, record 10, French, - transitaire%20de%20fret%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carga aérea
- Comercio exterior
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- expedidor de carga aérea
1, record 10, Spanish, expedidor%20de%20carga%20a%C3%A9rea
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- expedidor de carga
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-09-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- emergency COMAT
1, record 11, English, emergency%20COMAT
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, English, - emergency%20COMAT
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- COMAT de secours
1, record 11, French, COMAT%20de%20secours
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, French, - COMAT%20de%20secours
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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