Qualifier
A data element whose value shall be
expressed as a code that gives specific
meaning to the function of another data
element or a segment.
Quality
The totality of features and
characteristics of a product or service
that bear on its ability to satisfy
stated or implied needs.
Quality
Assurance
All those planned and systematic actions
necessary to provide adequate confidence
that a product or service will satisfy
given requirements for quality.
Quality Control
The operational techniques and
activities that are used to fulfill
requirements for quality.
Quantity Charge
The unit rate which is lower than the
normal rate and applies to shipments
meeting specific weight requirements
(air cargo).
Quantity
Discount
A proportional reduction of a rate based
on quantity (air cargo).
Quarantine
The period during which an arriving
vessel, including its equipment, cargo,
crew or passengers, suspected to carry
or carrying a contagious disease is
detained in strict isolation to prevent
the spread of such a disease.
Quay
That part of a wharf which is intended
for the mooring of vessels.
Queue
A stored arrangement of computer data,
programs or messages, waiting to be
processed in the order in which they
were submitted.
Quotas
A system of controlling imports, exports
or production by specifying a certain
limitation.
Quotation
Amount stated as the price according to
tariff for certain services to be
provided or issued to a customer with
specification on conditions for
carriage.
Quotation
Expiration Date
The date as from which a quotation price
is no longer valid. |
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