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| Waiver |
Document used to allow cargo carriage by different flag vessels other than original destination country vessels. Also for government cargo where vessels under certain flags cannot carry the shipments. |
| War Risk |
Surcharge for covering additional insurance premium incurred by a vessel entering a war zone. |
| WayBill |
See also Sea WayBill. |
| Weights |
(1) Gross/Long Ton: 2,240 lbs. (1016 kg.)
(2) Net/Short Ton: 2,000 lbs.(907.19 kg.)
(3) Metric/Kilo Ton: 2,204.6 lbs.(1,000 kg.) |
| Wharf |
A structure built along a shore, and often into the water, at which boats can be docked and loaded, or unloaded; (Also known as pier or quay0 |
| Wharfage |
Charge for handling traffic on the wharf, or for docking vessels at the wharf. |
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