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| [D] D&H Abbreviation for "Dangerous and Hazardous" cargo. D.B.A. Abbreviation for "Doing Business As." A legal term for conducting business under a registered name. D.O.T. Department of Transportation. DDC Abbreviation for "Destination Delivery Charge." A charge, based on container size, that is applied in many tariffs to cargo. This charge is considered accessorial and is added to the base ocean freight. This charge covers crane lifts off the vessel, drayage of the container within the terminal and gate fees at the terminal operation. Deadhead One leg of a move without a paying cargo load. Usually refers to repositioning an empty piece of equipment. Deadweight The number of tons of 2,240 pounds that a vessel can transport of cargo, stores and bunker fuel. It is the difference between the number of tons of water a vessel displaces "light" and the number of tons it displaces when submerged to the "load line." Deadweight Cargo A long ton of cargo that can be stowed in less than 40 cubic feet. Deconsolidation Point Place where loose or other non-containerized cargo is ungrouped for delivery. Deficit Weight The weight by which a shipment is less than the minimum weight. Delivery Instructions Order to pick up goods at a named place and deliver them to a pier. Usually issued by exporter to trucker but may apply to a railroad, which completes delivery by land. Use is limited to a few major U.S. ports. Also known as shipping delivery order. DEMDES Demurrage/Despatch money. (Under vessel chartering terms, the amount to be paid if the ship is loading/discharging slower/faster than foreseen.) Demurrage A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying the carrier's equipment beyond the allowed free time. The free time and demurrage charges are set forth in the charter party or freight tariff. Density The weight of cargo per cubic foot or other unit. Depot, Container Container freight station or a designated area where empty containers can be picked up or dropped off. Despatch An incentive payment paid to a carrier to loading and unloading the cargo faster than agreed. Usually negotiated only in charter parties. Destination the place where carrier actually turns over cargo to consignee or his agent. Destination Control Statements Various statements that the U.S. government requires to be displayed on export shipments. The statements specify the authorized destinations. Detention A penalty charge against shippers or consignees for delaying carrier's equipment beyond allowed time. Demurrage applies to cargo; detention applies to equipment. See Per Diem. Devanning The unloading of a container or cargo van. DF Car Damage_Free Car. Boxcars equipped with special bracing material. Differential An amount added or deducted from base rate to make a rate to or from some other point or via another route. Discrepancy Letter of Credit When documents presented do not conform to the requirements of the letter of credit (L/C), it is referred to as a "discrepancy." Banks will not process L/C's which have discrepancies. They will refer the situation back to the buyer and/or seller and await further instructions. Displacement The weight, in tons of 2,240 pounds, of the vessel and its contents. Calculated by dividing the volume of water displaced in cubic feet by 35, the average density of sea water. Diversion A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit (see Reconsignment) or of the entire ship. Division Carriers' practice of dividing revenue received from through rates where joint hauls are involved. This is usually according to agreed formulae. Dock for land transportation, A loading or unloading platform at an industrial location or carrier terminal. Dock Receipt A form used to acknowledge receipt of cargo and often serves as basis for preparation of the ocean bill of lading. Docket Present a rate proposal to a conference meeting for adoption as a conference group rate. |