ORIENT EKSPRES

A-z shipping terms
Metric conversation
Container Sizes and types
Incoterms
World times

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FAL

Facilitation Committee of the IMO.

FMC

Federal Maritime Commission (Control of Shipping acts USA)

FTL

Full Truck Load, an indication for a truck transporting cargo directly from supplier to receiver.

Fabrication

A term used to distinguish manufacturing operations for components as opposed to assembly operations.

Facilitation

The implementation of measures leading to the simplification, standardisation and harmonisation of the formalities, procedures, documents and operations inherent to international trade transactions.

Factory Delivery

The delivery of goods by a factory whereby the goods are put at the disposal of another (internal) party such as a commercial department.

Fairway

A navigable channel for vessels, often the regular or prescribed track a vessel will follow in order to avoid dangerous circumstances.

Fashion Transport

Transport of clothing and/or garments including shoes, belts and handbags in dedicated means of transport.

Feed Back

The flow of information back into the control system so that actual performance can be compared with planned performance.

Feeder

A vessel normally used for local or coastal transport (for carriage of cargo and/or containers) to and from ports not scheduled to be called by the main (ocean) vessel, directly connecting these ports to the main (ocean) vessel.

Fender

An appliance made of rubber, timber and/or rope or other materials normally attached to a dock or quay used to prevent damage to the hull of a vessel especially during mooring and un-mooring operations.

Ferry

Ship carrying passengers and or vehicles engaged in regular short voyages, e.g. across a river or narrow body of water, between two or more places or ports.

Fifth Wheel

Circular or wheel-shaped bearing mechanism, secured on the rear of the chassis of a truck- tractor that engages the semi-trailer king pin with a spring lock device and supports the weight of the front end of the semi-trailer.

First Carrier

The carrier who actually performs the first part of the air transport (air cargo).

First In First Out

Abbreviation: FIFO

The method whereby the goods which have been longest in stock (first in) are used, delivered (sold) and/or consumed first (first out).

Five Freedoms

A collective term which depicts the five areas of 'rights' for the air-transportation of passengers or cargo, viz. (expressed in terms of an airline of country A):

	Freedom 1	the right to overfly a foreign country.
	Freedom 2	the right to make a non-traffic stop at a foreign country C en route to foreign country B.
	Freedom 3	the right to set down (off loading) passengers or cargo in a foreign country B from home country A.
	Freedom 4	the right to pick up (loading) passengers/ cargo from a foreign country B to country A.
	Freedom 5	the right to carry passengers or cargo between two foreign countries.

Fixed Crane

A crane of which the principal structure is mounted on permanent or semi-permanent foundations.

Fixed Height Load-carrying Truck

Truck carrying its load on a non-elevating platform.

Fixed Platform Truck

See Fixed Height Load-carrying Truck

Flag

An indication of the country in which a means of transport is registered through a reference to the ensign of this country.

Flammable

Capable to be set on fire under given circumstances. (Amendment 25 IMO DGS).

Flash Point

The lowest temperature at which a good produces enough vapour to form a flammable mixture with air.

Flat

See Flat Rack

Flat Bed Trailer

A wheeled trailer or a semi-trailer with a flat cargo carrying surface or deck and without any superstructure.

Flat Pack

Garments packed in cardboard boxes.

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Flat Rack Container

A container with two end walls and open sides.

Fleet

Any group of means of transport acting together or under one control.

Flexibility

The extent to which and the rate at which adjustments to changed circumstances are possible.

Flight Number

A combination of two letters, indicating the airline, and three or four digits indicating the number of the voyage.

Floating

Freely suspending in water of an object.

Floating Crane

A crane mounted on a barge or pontoon, which can be towed or is self-propelled.

Floating Dock

A floating structure which can be partially submerged to enable vessels to enter and to leave and which can be raised for use as a dry dock.

Floating Stock

See Pipeline Inventory

Flotsam

Goods lost by shipwreck, found floating in the sea.

Flow Chart

A diagram, using symbols and depicting the sequence of events that should take place in a complex set of tasks.

Flow Control

A term often used to describe a specific production control system.

Flow Line

The direction of flow in which e.g. pallets have been positioned and stowed.

Flow of materials

The flow of materials and components which goes to and through the factory for the production process.

Fo'c's'le

See Forecastle

Force Majeure

Circumstance which is beyond the control of one of the parties to a contract and which may, according to the terms and conditions, relieve that party of liability for failing to execute the contract.

Fore and Aft Stowage

Stowage from the bow to the stern (lengthwise), as opposed to stowage athwartships.

Forecast

An estimation or calculation in advance; a prediction.

The amount of cargo expected to be booked for a certain sailing of a vessel.

The number of containers expected to be used in a certain area, for steering purposes.

Forecastle

Abbreviation: Fo'c's'le

Forward part of a vessel where stores, ropes and anchor chains are located.

Fork Lift Pockets

See Fork Pockets

Fork Lift Truck

A three or four wheeled mechanical truck with forks at the front designed for lifting, carrying and stowing cargo.

Fork Pockets

Openings or recesses in a side of a container for the entry of the forks of a fork lift truck.

Formal Performance Evaluation

Evaluation of carrier?s performance as per agreed contract.

Forms EDI

A screen presenting to a user the contents of an EDI message in a manner that is easy to use and interpret. The form may reside on a web site or the computer of the party viewing or completing the form. The form may be based on the UN Layout key (UNLK).

Formula of Camp

A mathematical formula on behalf of inventory management for calculating the optimum order quantity.

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Forty Foot Equivalent Unit

Abbreviation: FEU

Unit of measurement equivalent to one forty foot P&O Nedlloyd container.

Forward

At, near or towards the bow or front of a vessel or an aircraft.

Forwarder

The party arranging the carriage of goods including connected services and/or associated formalities on behalf of a shipper or consignee.

Forwarding Charge

Charges paid or to be paid for preliminary surface or air transport to the airport of departure by a forwarder, but not by a carrier under an Air Waybill (air cargo).

Forwarding Instruction

Document issued to a freight forwarder, giving instructions to the forwarder for the forwarding of goods described therein.

Four Way Pallet

A pallet of which the frame permits the entry of forks of e.g. a fork lift truck at all four sides.

Metric to U.S. Conversions

Metric Measure	Multiplied By	Equals U.S. Measure
Length
millimeter	x 0.0394	= inches
centimeter	x 0.3937	= inches
meters	x 3.2808	= feet
meters	x 1.0936	= yards
kilometers	x 0.6214	= miles
Area
sq. cm.	x 0.155	= sq. inches
sq. meters	x 1.1960	= sq. yards
sq. meters	x 0.3861	= sq. miles
hectares	x 2.4710	= acres
Weight
grams	x 0.0353	= ounces
kilograms	x 2.2046	= pounds
tonnes	x 1.1	= short tons
Volume
milliliters	x 0.0338	= fluid ounces
liters	x 2.1134	= pints
liters	x 1.0567	= quarts
liters	x 0.2642	= gallons
cu. meters	x 35.3145	= cubic feet
cu. meters	x 1.3079	= cubic yards
Temperature
centigrade	x 1.8(+32)	= fahrenheit
temperature		temperature

To calculate the approximate U.S. measure equivalent to a known metric measure, simply multiply the metric quantity by the conversion factor in the center column. Example: 38 kilograms = 84 pounds, approximately (38 x 2.2046 = 83.78).

U.S. to Metric Conversions

U.S. Measure	Multiplied By	Equals Metric Measure
Length
inches	x 2.54	= centimeters
feet	x 30.48	= centimeters
yards	x x 0.9144	= meters
miles	x 1.6093	= kilometers
Area
sq. inches	x 6.452	= sq. cm.
sq. feet	x 0.0929	= sq. meters
sq. yards	x 0.8361	= sq. meters
sq. miles	x 2.59	= sq. kilometers
acres	x 0.4047	= hectares
Weight
ounces	x 28.3495	= grams
pounds	x 0.4536	= kilograms
short tons	x 0.9072	= tonnes
Volume
fluid ounces	x 29.574	= milliliters
pints	x 0.4732	= liters
quarts	x 0.9463	= liters
gallons	x 3.7853	= liters
cubic feet	x 0.0283	= cubic meters
cubic yards	x 0.7646	= cubic meters
Temperature
fahrenheit	-32(/1.8)	= centigrade
temperature		temperature

To calculate the approximate metric measure equivalent to a U.S. measure, simply multiply the U.S. quantity by the conversion factor in the center column. Example: 563 miles = 900 kilometers, approximately (563 x 1.6093 = 906.04).

ALL ABT WOG

Reefer Containers
Characteristic
* Suitable for sensetive or refrigerated cargoes.
* Facilities include controlled atmosphere, humidity control and modern dataloggers.
* Super Freezer containers can freeze your cargo up to -600/C.

Ideal Commodities
Fruit, vegetables, meat, fish or dairy products, etc.

Flat Rack Containers
Characteristic
* Special equipment for heavy cargo that needs special attention.
* Suitable for top or side loading.

Ideal Commodities
Heavy machinery, pipes, etc.

Artificial Tweendecks
Characteristic
* Used for out of ordinary container stowage because of its weight or size

Ideal Commodities
Irregular size epuipment etc.

Open-top Containers
Characteristic
* Designed for over-sized cargo.
* Removable roof bows&tarpaulin covers

Open-side/open-top Containers
Characteristic
* Designed for easy stuffing and stripping.
* Removable side grating, top rails, roof bows and door headers
* Effective ventilation

Ideal Commodities
Fresh products e.g. onions & Potatoes etc.

Equipment	Interior Dimentions	Door Opening	Top Opening	Tare Weight	Cubic Capacity	Payload
20' DRY FREIGHT CONTAINER	L: 5,898 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,390 mm	W: 2,340 mm H: 2,280 MM		2,200 kg. 4,850 lbs.	33,0 cbm 1,179 cu. ft.	24,800 kg. 54,673 lbs.
40' DRY FREIGHR CONTAINER	L: 12,035 mm W: 2,350 mm H: 2,393 mm	W: 2,339 mm H: 2,579 mm		3,700 kg. 8,156 lbs.	67,0 cbm. 2,393 cu. ft.	28,800 kg 63,491 lbs.
40' HIGH CUBE DRY CONTAINER	L: 12,030 mm W: 2,350 mm h: 2,690 mm	W: 2,340 mm H: 2,579 mm		3,390 kg. 8,663 lbs.	76,0 cbm 2,714 cu. ft.	28,570 kg. 62,984 lbs.
45' HIGH CUBE DRY COBTAINER	L: 13,556 mm W:2,352 mm H: 2,695 mm	W: 2,340 mm H: 2,579 mm		4,590 kg. 10,118 lbs.	86,0 cbm 3,071 cu. ft.	27,910 kg. 61,529 lbs.
20' REEFER CONTAINER	L: 5,440 mm W: 2,294 mm H: 2,237 mm	W: 2,286 mm H: 2,238 mm		2,750 kg. 6,062 lbs.	27,9 cbm. 986 cu. ft.	24,250 kg. 53,460 lbs.
40 ' REEFER CONTAINER	L: 11,577 mm W: 2,294 mm H: 2,210 mm	W: 2,286 mm H: 2,238 mm		3,950 kg. 8,708 lbs.	58,7 cbm. 2,073 cu. ft.	28,550 kg. 62,940 lbs.
40' HIGH CUBE REEFER CONTAINER	L: 11,577 mm W: 2,294 mm H: 2,509 mm	W: 2.290 mm H: 2,535 mm		4,150 kg. 8,148 lbs.	67,0 cbm 2,366 cu. ft.	28,350 kg. 62,499 lbs.
45' HIGH CUBE REEFER CONTAINER	L: 13,102 mm W: 2,286 mm H: 2,509 mm	W: 2,294 mm H: 2,535 mm		5,200 kg. 11,463 lbs.	75,4 cbm. 2,663 cu. ft.	27,300 kg. 60,184 lbs.
20' FLAT TRACK CONTAINER	L: 5,935 mm W: 2,398 mm H: 2,327 mm			2,560 kg. 5,643 lbs.		21,440 kg. 47,265 lbs.
20' COLLAPSIBLE FLAT RACK CONTAINER	L: 5,966 mm W: 2,418 mm H: 2,286 mm			2,970 kg. 6,574 lbs.		27,030 kg. 59,589 lbs.
40' FLAT RACK CONTAINER	L: 12,080 mm W: 2,420 mm H: 2,103 mm			5,480 kg. 12,080 lbs.		25,000 kg. 55,113 lbs.
40' COLLAPSIBLE FLAT TRACK CONTAINER	L: 12,064 W: 2,369 mm H: 1,913 mm			5,200 kg. 11,463 lbs.		39,800 kg. 87,741 lbs.
40' ARTIFICIAL TWEENDECK	L: 11,823 mm W: 2,197 mm			4,860 kg. 10,714 lbs.		39,580 kg. 87,256 lbs.
20 ' OPEN TOP CONTAINER	L: 5,893 mm W: 2,346 mm H: 2,353 mm	W: 2,338 mm H: 2,273 mm	L: 5,488 mm W: 2,230 mm	2,200 kg. 4,850 lbs.	32,0 cbm. 1,143 cu. ft.	28,280 kg. 62,344 lbs.
40' OPEN TOP CONTAINER	L: 12,056 mm W: 2,347 mm H: 2,379 mm	W: 2,343 mm H: 2,279 mm	L: 11,622 mm W: 2,214 mm	3,800 kg. 8,377 lbs.	67,0 cmb. 2,393 cu. ft.	28,700 kg. 63,270 lbs.
20' OPEN SIDE /OPEN TOP CONTAINER	L: 5,928 mm W: 2,318 mm H: 2,257 mm	W: 2,286 mm H: 2,278 mm	L: 5,530 mm W: 2,138 mm	2,775 kg. 6,117 lbs.	31,0 cbm. 1,107 cu. ft.	21,225 kg. 46,791 lbs

The purpose of Incoterms is to provide a set of international rules for the interpretation of the most commonly used trade terms in foreign trade. Thus, the uncertainties of different interpretations of such terms in different countries can be avoided or at least reduced to a considerable degree.The scope of Incoterms is limited to matters relating to the rights and ovbligations of the parties to the contract of sale with espect to the delivery of goods. Incoterms deal with a number of identified obligations imposed on the parties and the distribution of risk between the parties. In total 13 Incoterms have been defined which are grouped into four basically different categories, applicable for sea and inland waterway transport or for all modes of transport:

	APPLICABLE FOR SEA TRANSPORT ONLY	APPLICABLE FOR ALL MODES OF TRANSPORT (INCLUDING WATER)
DEPARTURE TERM		EXW (Ex Works)
SHIPMENT TERM, MAIN CARRIAGE UNPAID	FAS (Free Alongside Ship) FOB (Free On Board)	FCA (Free Carrier)
SHIPMENT TERM, MAIN CARRIAGE PAID	CFR (Cost and Freight) CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)	CFR (Cost and Freight) CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
DELIVERY TERM	DES (Delivered Ex Ship) DEQ (Delivered Ex Quay)	DAF (Delivered At Frontier) DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

From top (EXW) to bottom (DPP) the point of transfer in the transport chain moves from the sellers premises to the buyers place. The second and third group specify the shipment conditions with freight and insurance unpaid or paid. For the first 3 groups the risk of loss or damage during (sea) transportation are with the buyer of the goods whereas for the fourth group all risk up to delivery are with th seller of the goods.

Time Zone	Actual Time
İstanbul, Turkey (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 04:19 PM (16:19)
Duluth, Minnesota, USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
Solsberry, Indiana, USA (Does Not Observe Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
New York - USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 09:19 AM (09:19)
Chicago - USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
Billings, Montana, USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 07:19 AM (07:19)
Arizona, USA (Does Not Observe Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 06:19 AM (06:19)
Los Angeles - USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 06:19 AM (06:19)
Alaska, USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 05:19 AM (05:19)
Hawaii, USA (Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 04:19 AM (04:19)
Lima - Peru	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
Rome - Italy	Sunday, 02:19 PM (14:19)
Athens - Greece	Sunday, 03:19 PM (15:19)
Baghdad - Iraq	Sunday, 04:19 PM (16:19)
Tehran - Iran	Sunday, 04:49 PM (16:49)
Hanoi - Vietnam	Sunday, 08:19 PM (20:19)
Seoul - South Korea	Sunday, 10:19 PM (22:19)
Beijing - People's Republic of China	Sunday, 09:19 PM (21:19)
Adelaide - Austrailia	Sunday, 10:49 PM (22:49)
Auckland - New Zealand	Monday, 01:19 AM (01:19)
Figi	Monday, 01:19 AM (01:19)
Kawajalein - Marshall Islands	Sunday, 01:19 AM (01:19)
London - England	Sunday, 01:19 PM (13:19)
Saskatchewan, Canada	Sunday, 07:19 AM (07:19)
Newfoundland, Canada	Sunday, 09:49 AM (09:49)
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico	Sunday, 05:19 AM (05:19)
Duluth, Minnesota, USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 07:19 AM (07:19)
Solsberry, Indiana, USA (Does Not Observe Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
New York - USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 08:19 AM (08:19)
Chicago - USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 07:19 AM (07:19)
Billings, Montana, USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 06:19 AM (06:19)
Arizona, USA (Does Not Observe Daylight Savings Time)	Sunday, 06:19 AM (06:19)
Los Angeles - USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 05:19 AM (05:19)
Alaska, USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 04:19 AM (04:19)
Hawaii, USA (Standard Time)	Sunday, 03:19 AM (03:19)

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