U.S. Department of Transportation. The first part of the crew day was spent off duty. S.A.S.O: Certificate of Conformity (Specific to Saudi Arabia). The draft states that payment is due by a specific time after the buyer accepts the time draft and receives the goods. A windscale and sea disturbance table by which mariners grade the force of wind and height of waves, thus communicating the general condition of the sea to others by the use of a wind force number. Knowing the right ECCN for your product plays a role in determining if you need an export license. Sale by the exporter to the buyer through a domestically located intermediary, such as an export management company or an export trading company. After undocking, the shuttle backed out and performed a fly around of the ISS. Terms that describe how money will be paid in a transaction. U.S. government agency that manages programs for U.S. exporters, including finance programs. A method of cost management that identifies business activities performed, accumulates costs associated with these activities, and uses various cost drivers to trace costs of activities to the products. Berths with facilities for mechanical loading or unloading of bulk products such as oil,grain, coal or mineral ores. In this experiment, one of the thermal protection systems was raised to create a boundary layer transition in which the air flow becomes turbulent beyond a certain speed. A grain container or reservoir constructed around the hatchway between two decks of a ship which when filled with grain automatically feeds or fills in the vacant areas in the lower holds. A physical characteristic measuring a commodity's mass per unit volume or pounds per cubic foot; an important factor in ratemaking, since density affects the utilization of a carrier's vehicle. This includes sets of documents such as Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List and any other required documentation. The buyer should note that under CIF the seller is required to obtain insurance only on minimum cover. Normally responsible for obtaining and submitting all documents for clearing merchandise through customs, arranging inland transport, and paying all charges related to these functions. A group of stevedores, usually four to five members, with a supervisor assigned to a hold or portion of the vessel being loaded or unloaded. In the United States the certificate of title for a vehicle or boat(also known as a car title or pink slip; or pinks in the plural) is a legal form, establishing a person or business as the legal owner of a vehicle. Society for Worldwide Inter-bank Financial Telecommunications, whereby banks can electronically transfer funds, issue L/Cs, etc. Any article exchanged in trade, most commonly used to refer to raw materials and agricultural products. designed to be folded down to a small proportion (mostly about one quarter) of its erected volume. Collectively, such individuals and companies are called "Specially Designated Nationals" or "SDNs." Export regulations apply to deemed exports as well. Pricing term that indicates that the charterer of the vessel is responsible for the cost of loading and unloading goods from the vessel. A letter from the shipper to its agent that lists the particulars of a shipment, the documents being transmitted, and instructions for the disposition of those documents. The formula of specific factors that play a role in determining freight rates. Although not usually considered to be a form of partnership, licensing can lead to partnerships. The move took longer than expected due to adverse weather conditions, which included lightning warnings. Once the hatches were closed, the MPLM was deactivated, demated and berthed back in the payload bay of the space shuttle. May also be called less-than-container (LCL). Under SOLAS, exporters are required to provide a verified weight of the goods before they are loaded onto a ship for transport. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are two important United States export control laws that affect the manufacturing, sales and distribution of technology. Port Of Discharge, Port Of Destination, Proof Of Delivery. Member countries usually impose a uniform tariff (called common external tariff) on trade with non-member countries. A propeller used to provide a transverse thrust to the bow of a ship and to assist movement in confined spaces. Telegraphic transfer, an electronic means of transferring funds between banks, generally using SWIFT. An organization that is prepared to undertake an agreement to make good a financial guarantee on behalf of another responsible for such guarantee. A setup wherein a company orders the same(fixed) quantity each time it places an order for an item. A U.S. An insurable interest that ceases during the transit of goods. This is used to re-confirm the details of goods that have been ordered. A change made to the route of a shipment or to the route of the entire vessel. The period of time allowed for the removal or accumulation of cargo before charges become applicable. The first six digits of an HS code are universal across all countries, but each country will add additional digits to further specify products. Customs uses EDI to interchange data with the importing trade community. Proof Of Delivery, or a cargo/package receipt with the signature of recipient. This allows easy fork-lift and crane access. An export packing declaration states the type of packing materials that were used to pack the goods inside the shipment. The value of property saved by a general salvage or salvage act, on which the contribution by each interest to the loss is calculated. These criteria are called license exceptions. With such documentation, customs clearance can be conducted. The person to whom is given the use of the whole of the carrying capacity of a ship for the transportation of cargo or passengers to a stated port for a specified time. STS-128 (ISS assembly flight 17A) was a NASA Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) that launched on 28 August 2009. A document issued by the customs broker to the ocean carrier as authority to release the cargo to the appropriate party. [5][6][7] During the second attempt on Wednesday morning, a problem with a LH2 fill-and-drain fuel valve inside Discovery's aft compartment led to another scrubbing. Data that indicate total exports or imports by country and by product. The last seven missions of the shuttle all touched down at Kennedy Space Center. Documentary Letter of Credit/Documentary Draft. Each item on the CCL is identified with an Export Control Classification Number (ECCN). Location where cargo is separated in preparation for delivery. EDI, Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce, and Transportation, is an international syntax used in the interchange of electronic data. Stands for 'Any Time Day or Night, Sundays and Holidays Included'. A technique used to determine whether a product meets a rule of origin. [12] The name was proposed by Jürgen Modlich from Baierbrunn, Germany. It is also unlawful to make a payment to any person while knowing that all or a portion of the payment will be offered, given, or promised, directly or indirectly, to any foreign official for the purposes of assisting the company in obtaining or retaining business. An inevitable event occurring without the intervention of man — such as flood, tempest, or death — operating in case of certain contracts, such as those of insurers or carriers. The international agency of national maritime law associations, authors of the Hague Rules. Shipping hazardous materials may require special documentation or packaging to ensure safety. Means the carriage of goods by at least two different modes of transport, from a place at which the goods are taken in charge situated in one country to a place designated for delivery situated in a different country. Charterer hires a vessel for a long period, appoints the master and crew, and pays all running expenses. Beginning on January 1, 1989, the new HS numbers replaced previously adhered-to schedules in over 50 countries, including the United States. Olivas(left) and Stott (right) during EVA 1. The act of requesting space and equipment aboard a vessel for cargo which is to be transported. Usually based on the value of the goods (ad valorem), on the physical nature of the goods such as quantity or weight, or on a combination of the value and other factors. Also called a Customs Entry Form or Entry. A voyage charterparty is a contract covering transport of goods from one or more ports to one or more ports and will detail the costs and responsibilities involved. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination. Customs form permitting in-bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods passes when the products are on the ship. The owners of a ship are entitled to payment as freight for merchandise returned through the fault of either the consignees or the consignors. An air carrier that transports cargo only. Port where cargo is unloaded and enters a country. In relation to general aver age, and to calculate contributions due from the parties concerned to make good general average losses. A COO specific to a particular free trade agreement may be used to claim preferential duty treatment. A document detailing the cargo carried on a ship, often provided to a customs authority. They allow you to compare the size of the market for a product in various countries. During flight day 9 Danny Olivas and Christer Fuglesang performed EVA 3. The exporter will send a detailed quotation document for the products offered for sale. An agreement by an ocean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer. Other countries will have their own version of this. The United States Munitions List is a list of space- and defense-related products which are controlled by the U.S. Department of State under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Working with secondary sources is less expensive and helps your company focus its marketing efforts. A situation where there are too many ships generally or in a particular trade for the level of available cargoes. [32] Later the mission was cleared for launch which involved a flight rule waiver for cycling the valve and a discussion to analyze the test failure of an Ares-1 booster that was similar to the SRBs used for the mission. Shipping weight represents the gross weight in kilograms of shipments, including the weight of moisture content, wrappings, crates, boxes, and containers (other than cargo vans and similar substantial outer containers). Only required by some countries. The International Ship and Port Facility Code adopted by an IMO Diplomatic Conference in December 2002. Ocean carriers will prepare a manifest will prepare a manifest per container, etc. Site in a foreign country established to encourage and facilitate international trade. A structure perpendicular to the shoreline to which a ship is secured in order to load or unload cargo. At the request of the shipper, the forwarder makes the actual arrangements and provides the necessary services for expediting the shipment to its overseas destination. A structure built on the shore of a harbour which facilitates the docking of ships. On flight day 13 the Space Shuttle crew began stowing items for landing. For receipt of the goods, presentation of the sea waybill by the consignee named therein is not required, which can speed up processing at the port of destination. After starting a trucking company in New Jersey and later working for one in Highland NY, he decided it was time to go out on his own. Facilitates easier handling by a lift truck. Company specializing in the exporting and importing of goods produced or provided by other companies. Ex works is when the seller places the goods at the disposal of the buyer at the seller’s premises or at another named place (i.e., works, factory, warehouse, etc.). Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper, not with Lucky U Cycles. The ocean carrier or conference also commits to a rate or rate schedule as well as a defined service level, such as space, transit item, port rotation, or other features. Can be inland or at the dock-side. Since they usually handle thousands of small parcels an hour, they are less expensive and offer more diverse services than regular carriers. Ship's log recording general details concerning the running of the ship including accidents concerned with ship or cargo. :Robotic Arm Operators: Ford and Stott, NASA began a tradition of playing music to astronauts during the Gemini program, which was first used to wake up a flight crew during Apollo 15. The document which covers transport by sea. The weight of goods not including the weight of their packaging. Vessel designed to carry containers only and no other cargo. If goods which have been imported, and upon which customs duty has been paid, are exported or have been used in the manufacture of goods which have been exported, then the exporter may be entitled to a refund of the original import duty paid. Nicole Stott was originally scheduled to return aboard Soyuz TMA-15, but a change in the flight plan was made due to the possible flight delays in future shuttle missions, which could have extended Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk's mission beyond the six-month duration preferred for station crew members.[11]. To secure a shipment inside a carrier's vehicle to prevent damage. A term used in place of "flag of convenience" or "flag of necessity" to denote registry in a country which offers favorable tax, regulatory, and other incentives to ship owners from other nations. Barges can be lashed together and either pushed or pulled by tugs, carrying cargo of 60,000 tons or more. The right a marine assured has to abandon property in order to establish a constructive total loss. Unit Load Device, Any type of container, container with integral pallet, aircraft container or aircraft pallet. Discovery docked with the Pressurized Mating Adapter (PMA) 2 on the front of the Harmony connecting module. Port Of Loading (or can also be known as Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants).