GLOSSARY
 
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N.A. (N/A)
Indicates that the specific request for data was not granted because the data was not accessible, or not applicable in the current context.
Negotiable bill of lading (Negotiable B/L)
Original bill of lading endorsed by shipper that is used for negotiating with banks.
 
Negotiating bank
A bank named in the credit; examines the documents and certifies to the issuing bank that the terms are complied with.
 
Net explosive
A standard IMCO information requirement for explosive dangerous goods. Also called "black powder equivalent."
 
Net tonnage
A vessel's gross tonnage minus deductions of space occupied by accommodations for crew, by machinery, for navigation, by the engine room and fuel. A vessel's net tonnage expresses the space available for passengers and cargo.
 
Net weight
Weight of the goods alone without any immediate wrappings. Also called “Actual Net Weight.”
 
Neutral
Not aligned with, supporting, or favoring either side in a war, dispute, or contest. In this context CargoSmart is neutral in that it does not favor any specific carriers or customers through it's ervice, support, or access.
 
NIST
National Institutute of Standards and Technology.
 
Non-negotiable bill of lading (Straight B/L)
Copy of original Bill of Lading which cannot be negotiated with bank.
 
Non-operational
Meaning the reefer is turned off when the container was issued to the shipper but that the shipper may turn it on at a later time.
 
Not required
Indicates that the field may be void of the requested data and it will not invalidate the input or cause error.
 
Notify party
A primary notify party to whom carrier sends its arrival notice advising of goods coming forward for delivery.
 
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