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WEIGHT CERTIFICATE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Foreign Trade
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Certificate Final
1, record 1, English, Certificate%20Final
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Certificate Final is issued by the Canadian Grain Commission for each cargo of export grain. The Certificate Final stipulates the grade and weight of the grain loaded on a vessel. 1, record 1, English, - Certificate%20Final
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Commerce extérieur
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Certificat final
1, record 1, French, Certificat%20final
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certificat délivré par la [Commission canadienne des grains] pour chaque cargaison de grain destinée à l'exportation. Le Certificat final atteste le grade et le poids du grain chargé sur un navire. 1, record 1, French, - Certificat%20final
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Water Transport)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- Grain Growing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- delivery arrangements
1, record 2, English, delivery%20arrangements
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Wheat Board sells export grain on the basis of delivery instore or f. o. b. at the export terminals. Buyers must arrange for ocean freight and, in the case of an instore sale, the loading of the vessel. For those who desire the service, Wheat Board accredited exporters will charter a vessel, load the grain, and secure the documents needed for each shipment. In such cases, the exporters calls the wheat from the Wheat Board when the vessel arrives for loading, obtains the necessary documentation(inspection certificate, government weight certificates, etc.), arranges loading and obtains the bill of lading. 1, record 2, English, - delivery%20arrangements
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mostly used in the plural. 2, record 2, English, - delivery%20arrangements
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport par eau)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Culture des céréales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modalités de livraison
1, record 2, French, modalit%C3%A9s%20de%20livraison
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Commission vend le grain qu'elle exporte livré en entrepôt ou f.o.b. aux silos portuaires. Les acheteurs doivent prendre les dispositions voulues pour le transport maritime et, dans le cas d'une vente en entrepôt, pour le chargement du navire. Pour ceux qui veulent ces services, les agents agréés de la Commission affrètent un cargo, effectuent le chargement et établissent les documents nécessaires à chaque expédition. Dans ce cas, l'agent se fait livrer le grain de la Commission à l'arrivée du bateau, obtient les documents nécessaires (certificat d'inspection, certificats officiels de pesée, etc.), fait procéder au chargement et obtient le connaissement. 1, record 2, French, - modalit%C3%A9s%20de%20livraison
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le plus souvent utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - modalit%C3%A9s%20de%20livraison
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tarificación (Transporte por agua)
- Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- modalidad de entrega
1, record 2, Spanish, modalidad%20de%20entrega
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- slaughter certificate
1, record 3, English, slaughter%20certificate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A certificate issued in the name of a participant by an abattoir registered with the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation or with the Régie, attesting the purchase or the job slaughter of cattle and giving the live or dressed weight of the said cattle... 1, record 3, English, - slaughter%20certificate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- certificat d'abattage
1, record 3, French, certificat%20d%27abattage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certificat obligatoire pour se rendre à l'abattoir. 1, record 3, French, - certificat%20d%27abattage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mataderos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acta de siniestro
1, record 3, Spanish, acta%20de%20siniestro
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Customs and Excise
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- certificate of weight
1, record 4, English, certificate%20of%20weight
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- weight certificate 2, record 4, English, weight%20certificate
correct
- weight note 2, record 4, English, weight%20note
correct
- weight bill 2, record 4, English, weight%20bill
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A document issued by the dock authorities giving the gross weight, tare, and net weight, the marks, numbers, and dates of entry of imported goods. 2, record 4, English, - certificate%20of%20weight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This document is often required by importers and is frequently stipulated in letters of credit. 3, record 4, English, - certificate%20of%20weight
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
certificate of weight : term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board(CGSB). 4, record 4, English, - certificate%20of%20weight
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Douanes et accise
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- certificat de poids
1, record 4, French, certificat%20de%20poids
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- certificat de pesage 2, record 4, French, certificat%20de%20pesage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document destiné à certifier quantitativement la marchandise expédiée, délivrée par une autorité compétente. 3, record 4, French, - certificat%20de%20poids
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
certificat de poids : terme normalisé par l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC). 4, record 4, French, - certificat%20de%20poids
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Aduana e impuestos internos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- certificado de peso
1, record 4, Spanish, certificado%20de%20peso
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- charter slip
1, record 5, English, charter%20slip
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before the grain is shipped at multi-terminal ports, the clearance association receives "shipping orders" from exporters. These orders are marched with the "charter slips" received by vessel agents for incoming ships to minimize the number of terminals at which a ship will have to berth to complete loading. Grain in drawn from the terminal elevators under the supervision of the CGC, which issues a "Certificate Final" stating the weight and grade on which the transaction is based. These documents are among those required by the exporter to claim payment. 2, record 5, English, - charter%20slip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- feuille d'affrètement
1, record 5, French, feuille%20d%27affr%C3%A8tement
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand il y a du grain à expédier, l'association reçoit les «ordres de transport» des expéditeurs et les fait correspondre aux «feuilles d'affrètement» communiquées par les agent maritimes. Elle établit ensuite la répartition des bateaux entre les silos afin de les utiliser, les uns et les autres, avec le maximum d'efficacité. Plusieurs facteurs sont pris en considération : quantités entreposées des grades requis, stocks totaux du silo et son état d'encombrement, possibilité pour le silo envisagé de charger le bateau en question, compte tenu de la profondeur d'eau et du type d'installation de chargement. Dans la majorité des cas, pour compléter son chargement, le bateau devra se rendre à deux ou trois silos. 1, record 5, French, - feuille%20d%27affr%C3%A8tement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shipping spout
1, record 6, English, shipping%20spout
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the entire shipping operation, samples are taken by automatic samplers installed between the scale and shipping spout. On the basis of official weights and grades, the Canadian Grain Commission issues a "Certificate Final" certifying both weight and grade. These documents are delivered immediately to the shipper. 1, record 6, English, - shipping%20spout
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
- Outillage industriel
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- goulotte d'expédition
1, record 6, French, goulotte%20d%27exp%C3%A9dition
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendant tout le chargement, des échantillons sont prélevés par un échantillonneur automatique installé entre la bascule et la goulotte d'expédition. En fonction du poids et du grade officiels, la Commission des grains établit un "Certificat final" certifiant le poids et le grade. Ces documents sont remis immédiatement à l'expéditeur. 1, record 6, French, - goulotte%20d%27exp%C3%A9dition
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Continuous Handling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shipping orders
1, record 7, English, shipping%20orders
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before the grain is shipped at multi-terminal ports, the clearance association receives "shipping orders" from exporters. These orders are marched with the "charter slips" received by vessel agents for incoming ships to minimize the number of terminals at which a ship will have to berth to complete loading. Grain in drawn from the terminal elevators under the supervision of the CGC, which issues a "Certificate Final" stating the weight and grade on which the transaction is based. These documents are among those required by the exporter to claim payment. 2, record 7, English, - shipping%20orders
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
- Minoterie et céréales
- Manutention continue
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ordre de transport
1, record 7, French, ordre%20de%20transport
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quand il y a du grain à expédier, l'association reçoit les "ordres de transport" des expéditeurs et les fait correspondre aux "feuilles d'affrètement" communiquées par les agent maritimes. Elle établit ensuite la répartition des bateaux entre les silos afin de les utiliser, les uns et les autres, avec le maximum d'efficacité. Plusieurs facteurs sont pris en considération : quantités entreposées des grades requis, stocks totaux du silo et son état d'encombrement, possibilité pour le silo envisagé de charger le bateau en question, compte tenu de la profondeur d'eau et du type d'installation de chargement. Dans la majorité des cas, pour compléter son chargement, le bateau devra se rendre à deux ou trois silos. 1, record 7, French, - ordre%20de%20transport
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- major modification 1, record 8, English, major%20modification
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An alteration to the type design of an aeronautical product in respect of which a type certificate has been issued that has other than a negligible effect on the weight and centre of gravity limits, structural strength, performance, power plant operation, flight characteristics or other qualities affecting its airworthiness or environmental characteristics. 1, record 8, English, - major%20modification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- modification majeure
1, record 8, French, modification%20majeure
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Modification de la définition de type d'un produit aéronautique pour lequel un certificat de type a été délivré, qui a un effet non négligeable sur les limites de masse et de contrage, la résistance structurale, les performances, le fonctionnement du groupe motopropulseur, les caractéristiques de vol ou d'autres qualités influant sur la navigabilité ou sur les caractéristiques environnementales. 1, record 8, French, - modification%20majeure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Règlement de l'aviation, Partie 1. 1, record 8, French, - modification%20majeure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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