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TERM |
MEANING |
| Rail Onboard B/L |
This is unique practice in NAT having the similar function as onboard vessel B/L. In the event of multimodal B/L is prepared, shipper can request a clause on the B/L to satisfy their commercial transaction as LADEN ONBOARD RAIL MMDDYY. The date on the B/L is on which containers are loaded onboard rail flat car. However, the word RAIL is not necessary. |
| Receipt for shipment B/L |
A term used in contradistinction to shipped bill of lading, which is the standard document. Some bankers object to such bill of lading on the ground that the security they offer is imperfect. This kind of bill of lading is normally issued to acknowledge receipt of shipment before cargo loading or before official original bill of lading is issued. Nowadays, not many shippers ask for this kind of bill of lading. |
| Reefer |
In the industry, it is the generic name for a temperature controlled container. The containers, which are insulated, are specially designed to allow temperature controlled air circulation within the container. A refrigeration plant is built into the rear of the container. For OOCL's reefers, power for this plant needs to be provided from an external source.
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| Relative Humidity |
(%) The ratio of the actual amount of water vapor in the air to the maximum it can hold at a given temperature, multiplied by 100. |
| Relay |
To transfer goods from one ship to another of the same ownership. More frequently used by OOCL as T/S (Transshipment). |
| Release note |
Receipt signed by customer acknowledging delivery of goods. |
| Return air |
Air warmed by the container cargo delivered to the evaporator. The temperature of return air often controls the operation of the refrigeration unit. |
| Revenue ton (R/T) |
The greater weight or measurement of goods where 1 ton is either 1000 kilos or 1 cubic meter (for metric system). Also known as bill of lading ton or freight ton. It is used to calculate freight charge. |
| Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro) |
A feature designed in a specially constructed vessel in both the loading and discharging ports. |
| Route (Rte.) |
The manner in which a shipment moves, i.e., the carriers handling it and the points via which they handle it. |
