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  2. Affreightment - Wikipedia

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    In the age of sail, cargo and ships became lost more often than today. This bill proved that cargo expenses were paid, but became mainly a proof that the cargo was really on board and thus become a negotiable property title. Under this type of carriage, the bill of lading assumes two main tasks, as cargo receipt and property title.

  3. Oversize load - Wikipedia

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    In India, any load which protrudes the platform of the vehicle which is defined in CMVR 1989 is considered ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo). Dimensions of a load with the height of 4 mtr or width of 2.6 mtr or length of 12mtr in case of rigid vehicle and 18 mtr in case of tractor trailer combination [19] needs to obtain state specific permissions ...

  4. Load securing - Wikipedia

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    Cargo damage because of improperly secured cargo. Load securing, also known as cargo securing, is the securing of cargo for transportation.According to the European Commission Transportation Department “it has been estimated that up to 25% of accidents involving trucks can be attributable to inadequate cargo securing”. [1]

  5. Ground support equipment - Wikipedia

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    Non-potable water trucks are special vehicles that provide water to an aircraft. The water is filtered and protected from the elements while being stored on the vehicle. A pump in the vehicle assists in moving the water from the truck to the aircraft. The water is designated as non-potable.

  6. Demurrage - Wikipedia

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    Demurrage" / d ɪ ˈ m ʌ r ɪ dʒ / [1] in vessel chartering is the period when the charterer remained in possession of the vessel after the period normally allowed to load and unload cargo . [2] By extension, demurrage refers to the charges that the charterer pays to the ship owner for its delayed operations of loading/unloading. [3]

  7. Load shifting - Wikipedia

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    Load shifting is a dangerous phenomenon in water, air, and ground transportation where cargo shifts in a cargo vehicle. This causes the vehicle to tilt, which causes even more movement of the cargo, and further tilting, thereby creating a positive feedback loop. If not corrected, this will lead to severe tipping or even capsizing.

  8. What do the different versions of FICO scores mean? - AOL

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    Credit mix (10%): Evaluates the variety of credit types you have, such as mortgages, student loans and credit cards. This shows your ability to manage different kinds of credit responsibly.

  9. CMR Convention - Wikipedia

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    It relates to various legal issues concerning transportation of cargo by road. It has been ratified by the majority of European states. [1] As of January 2022, it has been ratified by 58 states. [2] Based on the CMR, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) developed a standard CMR waybill. The CMR waybill is prepared in three languages.