Export-Import Bank of the United States in Washington, D.C. An independent corporate agency of the U.S. Government which assists the financing of U.S. export trade.
Trade Terms
DISTRIBUTION
The activities and planning required to move product from the end of a production line to the final user.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER
A warehouse for finished goods.
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
The system and processes of transporting the goods within and between plants, warehouses, and other facilities.
DISTRIBUTOR
A foreign agent who sells directly for a manufacturer and maintains an inventory on hand.
DM
Dekameter
DOCK LEVELER
A manually or hydraulically operated plate, located at the dock entrance, that can be raised or lowered approximately one foot to accommodate varying trailer floor heights.
DOCK PLATE
A movable metal ramp allowing access to a rail car or trailer.
DOCK RECEIPT
A receipt given for a shipment received or delivered at a shipment pier. When delivery of a foreign shipment is completed, the dock receipt is surrendered to the vessel operator…
DOCUMENTARY DRAFT
A draft to which documents are attached, which are to be delivered to the drawee when he accepts or pays the accompanying draft, and which ordinarily controls title to the…
