Quarantine
A mandatory period during which imported goods are held in isolation to prevent the spread of pests diseases or contaminants.
Definition
A mandatory period during which imported goods are held in isolation to prevent the spread of pests diseases or contaminants. Quarantine procedures are common for agricultural food and pharmaceutical shipments to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance
Related Terms
Quay
A platform or dock area alongside a body of water where ships are moored for loading and unloading cargo.
Actual Gross Weight
The total weight of a shipment including the product itself packaging materials pallets and any other shipping aids.
Accessorial Fees
Additional fees charged by carriers for services beyond standard transportation.
Advanced Manifest System (AMS)
A U.S. Customs system that requires cargo data (such as shipper consignee and cargo details) to be electronically submitted prior to a vessel's arrival.
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
A company that provides outsourced logistics services including transportation warehousing order fulfillment and inventory management.
Through Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading that covers multiple stages of a shipment's journey across various modes of transportation (e.g. sea rail and truck).
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