Glossary

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Category	Glossary	Explain
R	Receipt For Shipment B/L	When the steamship line gives the shipper a B/L indicating that cargo has been received at the pier, but not necessarily loaded on the vessel.
	Reefer	This container usually has a self-sustaining unity to keep cargo cool/cold at certain temperatures.
	Restricted Articles	An airline term meaning a hazardous material as defined by Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (U.S.) and Air Transport Restricted Articles Circular 6-D. Restricted articles may be transported domestically and may be classified as dangerous goods when transported internationally by air.
	Ro/Ro	Roll-on/Roll-off. A type of vessel that transports wheeled vehicles. Also used to refer to the cargo itself.

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