Vessel Schedule
A published timetable that outlines the planned arrival and departure times of ships at designated ports.
Definition
A published timetable that outlines the planned arrival and departure times of ships at designated ports. Vessel schedules provide crucial information for logistics planners shippers and consignees helping them coordinate cargo readiness customs clearance and inland transportation. Disruptions such as weather delays port congestion or equipment failures can impact vessel schedules requiring proactive communication and contingency planning
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A consumption tax imposed on goods and services at each stage of production and distribution.
Vanning
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Volume Weight (Volumetric Weight)
A calculated weight that reflects the space a shipment occupies rather than its actual weight.
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.
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