Gang
A number of workmen acting together
especially for loading and/or
discharging operations of a vessel in
combination with the necessary gear. (On
a vessel for instance 6 gangs can be
ordered to discharge or load.)
Gateway
A point at which cargo is interchanged
between carriers or modes of transport.
A means of access, an entry.
Gen-set
Motor generator set as power source for,
e.g., thermal containers.
General
Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
Abbreviation: GATT
Major international agreement on trade
and tariffs between Nations all over the
world. The discussions are now held by
the WTO (World Trade Organization).
General Average
Abbreviation: G/A
Intentional act or sacrifice which is
carried out to safeguard vessel and
cargo. When a vessel is in danger, the
master has the right to sacrifice
property and/or to incur reasonable
expenditure. Measures taken for the sole
benefit of any particular interest are
not considered general average.
General Average
Act (York-Antwerp Rules)
There is a general average act when, and
only when any extraordinary sacrifice or
expenditure is intentionally and
reasonably made or incurred for the
common safety for the purpose of
preserving from peril the property
involved in a common maritime adventure.
General Average
Statement
This shows in detail all general average
costs and expenses and the contribution
of each interest in the general average
in proportion to its value.
General Cargo
Cargo, consisting of goods, unpacked or
packed, for example in cartons, crates,
bags or bales, often palletized. General
cargo can be shipped either in
break-bulk or containerized.
Any consignment other than a consignment
containing valuable cargo and charged
for transport at general cargo rates
(air cargo).
General Cargo
Rate
Abbreviation: GCR
The rate for the carriage of cargo other
than a class rate or specific commodity
rate (air cargo).
General Purpose
Container
A container used for the carriage of
general cargo without any special
requirements for the transport and or
the conditioning of the goods.
Goods
Common term indicating movable property,
merchandise or wares.
All materials which can be used to
satisfy demands.
Whole or part of the cargo received from
the shipper, including any equipment
supplied by the shipper.
Goods Control
Certificate
Document issued by a competent body
evidencing the quality of goods
described therein, in accordance with
national or international standards, or
conforming to legislation in the
importing country, or as specified in
the contract.
Goods Receipt
Document issued by a port, warehouse,
shed, or terminal operator acknowledging
receipt of goods specified therein on
conditions stated or referredto in the
document.
Goods in
Transit
The goods which have departed from the
initial loading point and not yet
arrived at the final unloading point.
Gooseneck
Gooseneck shaped front end of a trailer
or chassis.
Recess front bottom of a container to
reduce the total height of the chassis
plus container.
Gross Tonnage
Abbreviation: GRT
The measure of the overall size of a
vessel determined in accordance with the
provisions of the international
convention on measurement of vessels
usually expressed in register ton.
Gross Weight
Weight (mass) of goods including
packing, but excluding the carrier's
equipment expressed in whole kilograms.
The weight of a shipment including
materials necessary for blocking etc.
(air cargo).
Gross Weight of
Container
Total weight of container including
cargo (in kilograms).
Groundage
Charge for permission to anchor.
Groupage
The collection of several small
consignments and the formation of one
large shipment thereof (air cargo, road
cargo).
Groupage Centre
A location where groupage activities
take place (LCL-shipment).
Guarantee for
customs
An enforceable legal instrument with
which a customs administration can
recover duties and taxes which become
payable in the event of irregularities
during an operation.
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