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| Waiver
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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.
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| Waybill
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See also Seawaybill.
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| Weights
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Gross/Long Ton: 2,240 lbs. (1016 kg)
Net/Short Ton: 2,000 lbs (907.19 kg)
Metric/Kilo Ton: 2,204.6 lbs (1,000 kg)
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| Wharf
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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 quay.
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| Wharfage
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