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| Qualifier |
| A data element whose value shall be expressed as a code that gives specific meaning to the function of another data element or a segment. |
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| Quality (ISO8402) |
| The totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.
Note: The ISO9000 standards on quality management and quality assurance consists of 4 standards: 9000 guidelines for selection and use, 9001 model for quality assurance in design/development 9002 model for quality assurance in production and installation, 9003 model for quality assurance in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines for quality management and quality system elements, part 2 are guidelines for services. |
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| Quality Assurance (ISO8402) |
| All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given requirements for quality. |
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| Quality Control (ISO8402) |
| The operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfil requirements for quality. |
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| Quantity Charge |
| The unit rate which is lower than the normal rate and applies to shipments meeting specific weight requirements (air cargo). |
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| Quantity Discount |
| A proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (air cargo). |
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| Quarantine |
| The period during which an arriving vessel, including its equipment, cargo, crew or passengers, suspected to carry or carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolation to prevent the spread of such a disease. |
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| Quay |
| That part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of vessels. |
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| Queue |
| A stored arrangement of computer data, programs or messages, waiting to be processed in the order in which they were submitted. |
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| Quoin |
| Timber wedge used to secure drums against movement. |
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| Quotas |
| A system of controlling imports, exports or production by specifying a certain limitation. |
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| Quotation |
| Amount stated as the price according to tariff for certain services to be provided or issued to a customer with specification on conditions for carriage. |
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| Quotation Expiration Date |
| The date as from which a quotation price is no longer valid. |
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).
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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. |
