A chute or trough used to load commodities by gravity.
Trade Terms
GROSS WEIGHT
The weight of both the container and its contents.
H.T.S.
Harmonized Tariff Schedules. A multipurpose international goods classification system designed to be used by manufacturers, transporters, exporters, importers, Customs, statisticians, and others in classifying goods moving in international trade under…
HAND TRUCK
A device used to manually transport goods in which a metal plate is slid under the load, then truck and load are tilted and/or lifted toward the operator and moved.
HANDLING
The movement of materials or merchandise.
HANDLING CHARGE
An accessorial charge traditionally collected by ocean carriers to cover the expense of their origin terminal and stevedore services. Per FMC Regulations, 46 CFR 525.1(c), “Handling means the services of…
HAZARDOUS COMMODITY
Material that may be dangerous to move or to store. It may be subject to explosion, burn, emit dangerous fumes, or be caustic in nature.
HEPBURN ACT
This act allowed the ICC to prescribe the maximum rates that carriers could charge.
HHD
Hogshead.
HOLD ORDER
A directive to interrupt or terminate certain operations, pending a change in process.
