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| A.I.D. Agency for International Development. A.T.A. American Trucking Association. AA Always Afloat (In some ports the ship aground when approaching, or at berth.) AAR Abbreviation for:- Against All Risks (insurance clause). - Association of American Railroads. Abaft A point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, towards the rear or stern. Abandon A proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo. Abatement A discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill. ABI U.S. Customs' "Automated Broker Interface," by which brokers file importers' entries electronically. Aboard Referring to cargo being put, or laden, onto a means of conveyance. Absorption One carrier assumes the charges of another without any increase in charges to the shipper. Acceptance A time draft (or bill of exchange) that the drawee (payer) has accepted and is unconditionally obligated to pay at maturity. - Broadly speaking, any agreement to purchase goods under specified terms. Accessorial Charges Charges that are applied to the base tariff rate or base contract rate, e.g., bunkers, container, currency, destination/delivery. Acquiescence When a bill of lading is accepted or signed by a shipper or shipper's agent without protest, the shipper is said to acquiesce to the terms, giving a silent form of consent. Acquittance A written receipt in full, in discharge from all claims. ACS (A.C.S.) U.S. Customs' master computer system, "Automated Commercial Systems." Act of God An act beyond human control, such as lightning, flood or earthquake. Ad Valorem A term from Latin meaning, "according to value." Administrative Law Judge A representative of a government commission or agency vested with power to administer oaths, examine witnesses, take testimony, and conduct hearings of cases submitted to, or initiated by, that agency. Also called Hearing Examiner. Admiralty (Adm.) Refers to marine matters such as an Admiralty Court. |