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INCOTERMS

INCOTERMS

Ex Works (EXW) In case of Ex Works (EXW), all responsibilities are assigned to the buyer. The seller has the responsibility to make the goods available at a designated place and time. This location must be agreed upon in the terms of delivery. In most cases, this will be a warehouse or factory owned by the seller. All risks and…

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DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)

DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)

TEHLİKELİ MADDELER VE SINIFLANDIRILMASI (IMDG) Tehlikeli ve denizi kirletme riski olan maddelerin denizde taşıma yapan gemiler tarafından taşınması International Convention for the Safety of the Life at Sea (SOLAS) ve International Convention for the Prevention of pollution from Ships (MARPOL) tarafından düzenlenmektedir. SOLAS ve MARPOL’un ilgili bölümlerinde International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (Uluslararası Denizcilik Tehlikeli Maddeler Yönetmeliği) gerekli düzenlemeler…

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VOLUME & CHARGEABLE WEIGHT CALCULATION

VOLUME & CHARGEABLE WEIGHT CALCULATION

In transportation, some of the cargoes are very heavy compared to their volume, and some are very light compared to their volumes. Carriers performing the transportation; They want to carry the loads with high specific gravity over their gross weight and the loads with low specific gravity over their volumetric weights. Carrier Companies have developed the volumetric weight constant to…

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LOGISTICS TERMS

LOGISTICS TERMS

Aircraft Pallet A platform of standard dimensions that is used for assembling goods which is secured by nets and straps prior to being loaded as a unit onto an airplane. Palletizing results in an efficient use of space and improved cargo handling. Air Freight A service that provides for the air transportation of goods. This mode of transportation allows for decreased…

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