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Waitlisted
A booking confirmation status that indicates the booking is acknowledged and accepted subject to confirmation within an agreed time.
 
Warranty registration number
A reference number for warranty registration.
 
Waybill (WB)
A document prepared by a transportation line at the point of a shipment; shows the point of the origin, destination, route, consignor, consignee, description of shipment and amount charged for the transportation service. A waybill is forwarded with the shipment or sent by mail to the agent at the transfer point or waybill destination. Unlike a bill of lading, a waybill is not a document of title.
 
Weight cargo
A cargo on which the transportation charge is assessed on the basis of weight.
 
Wharfage
Charge assessed by a pier or dock owner against freight handled over the pier or dock or against a steamship company using the pier or dock.
 
WORM
Write Once, Read Many.
 
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