GLOSSARY -- > F

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New glossary for word F .
F.A.K.Freight All Kind. System whereby freight is charged per container, irrespective of the nature of the goods, and not according to a Tariff.
F.A.S.Free Alongside Ship.
F.C.L.Full Containerload. Arrangement whereby shipper utilizes all the space in a container which he packs himself.
F.I.O.Free In and Out.
F.O.B.Stands for Free On Board which is a mercantile expression used in sale contracts denoting that goods have to be delivered by the shippers on board the vessel at a particular place, free of charge.
FCL/FCLSee CY/CY.
FCL/LCLSee CY/CFS.
Feeder VesselVessel employed in normally short sea routes to fetch or carry goods and containers to and from ocean going vessels.
FEUForty-foot Equivalent Unit (40'' or 2 TEUs)
Final Destination (FND)End of carrier liability where carrier delivers the cargo to consignee.
Flash PointA temperature that when certain inflammable cargo reaches will trigger spontaneous ignition. It is an IMCO standard information requirement for dangerous goods.
FMCFederal Maritime Commission. US Government Agency responsible for regulatory aspects of all maritime activities.
Freight(a) The price paid to the carrier for the transportation of goods or merchandise by sea from one place to another. (b) Freight is also used to denote goods which are in the process of being transported from one place to another.
Fresh Air Exchange (FAE)The fresh air exchange system on a reefer removes harmful gases from reefers carryingsensitive perishable commodities. The fresh air vent is located on the reefer machinery end of the container. The fresh air vent is adjustable to accommodate a variety of cargo and chilled load operating conditions. The fresh air vent should be tightly closed when carrying frozen cargo.
Full Cellular ShipA ship fitted for container carriage in all available space. The ship is fitted with vertical cells for container placement both below and above deck. No provisions are available for cargo other than containers.
FumigationTreatment with a pesticide active ingredient that is a gas under treatment conditions

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