AFR – Advanced Filing Rule
RFQ – Request for Quotation
RTA – Required Time of Arrival
OCIMF – Oil Companies International Maritime Forum
VSIE – Vessel Supplies for Immediate Exportation
NT – Net Tonnage
UCP – Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits
FBT – Full Berth Terms
MTIS – Marine Terminal Information System
CIR – Container Interchange Receipt
POO – Port of Origin
POD – Port of Destination
LASH – Lighter Aboard Ship
POL – Port of Landing
NM / nm – Nautical Mile
ATD – Actual Time of Departure
OBO – Ore Bulk Oil Carrier
ATA – Actual Time of Arrival
MLB – Mini Land Bridge
PTM – Port and Terminal Management
POD – Port of Discharge
EIR – Equipment Interchange Receipt
NVOCC – Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier
CTD – Combined Transport Document
OTC – Open Top Container
UFC – Uniform Freight Classification
SED – Shipper’s Export Declaration
MOU / MoU – Memorandum of Understanding
DDP – Delivered Duty Paid
DDU – Delivered Duty Unpaid
DES – Delivered Ex Ship
COC – Carrier Owned Container
PCTC – Pure Car and Truck Carrier
BSC – Bunker Surcharge
TOFC – Trailer on Flatcar
FOB – Free on Board
RVNX – Released Value Not Exceeding
PSS – Peak Season Surcharge
WTO – World Trade Organization
EEI – Electronic Export Information
NRT – Net Register Tonnage
GRT – Gross Register Tonnage
MMSI – Maritime Mobile Service Identity
NOR – Notice of Readiness
FOC – Flag of Convenience
RFP – Request for Proposal
OBU – On Board Unit
FTA – Free Trade Agreement
PTA – Preferential Trade Agreement
NCTS – New Computerized Transit System
