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  2. Automatic exposure control - Wikipedia

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    An x-ray image receptor, containing an anti-scatter grid and three AEC regions (represented by dark grey circles and square) These regions represent anatomical areas, e.g. lungs, spine. They can be selected individually, or all at once depending on the need. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) is an X-ray exposure termination

  3. Incoterms - Wikipedia

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    National Incoterms chambers. Incoterms 2020 is the ninth set of international contract terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce, with the first set having been published in 1936. Incoterms 2020 defines 11 rules, the same number as defined by Incoterms 2010. [7]

  4. Ship-to-ship cargo transfer - Wikipedia

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    These operations are carried out in accordance with guidelines set out by the latest Oil Companies International Marine Forum and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), with the strictest adherence to safety regulations. These are the industry guidelines which are part of the contractual commitment between the ship owner and the STS ...

  5. Container ship - Wikipedia

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    A few ships (APL since 2007, [44] Carrier53 since 2022 [45]) can carry 53 foot containers. 40 foot containers are the primary container size, making up about 90% of all container shipping and since container shipping moves 90% of the world's freight, over 80% of the world's freight moves via 40 foot containers.

  6. International Chamber of Shipping - Wikipedia

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    The International Chamber of Shipping is one of the world's principal shipping organisations, representing around 80% [2] of the world's merchant tonnage through membership by national shipowners' associations. [1] It is concerned with maritime regulatory, operational and legal issues. [1] Its membership includes over 40 national shipowner ...

  7. Containerization - Wikipedia

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    Containerization is a system of intermodal freight transport using intermodal containers (also called shipping containers, or ISO containers). [1] Containerization, also referred as container stuffing or container loading , is the process of unitization of cargoes in exports.

  8. Automated Export System - Wikipedia

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    An EEI is generally required when any one commodity on a given shipment exceeds in value. There are four conditions that necessitate filing an EEI regardless of value: a) if the export destination is Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, or Syria; b) if the shipment requires an export license or permit; c) if it is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations; or d) if it contains rough ...

  9. Chartering (shipping) - Wikipedia

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    Chartering is an activity within the shipping industry whereby a shipowner hires out the use of their vessel to a charterer. The contract between the parties is called a charterparty (from French charte partie 'parted document').