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Awkward Cargo | Cargo of irregular size that can
either be containerized (packaged in container) or

non-containerized (without equipment associated with)

A8A Manifest | A form issued by a licensed Customs during transportation. It requires prior approval on a
case-by-case basis before conirmation of booking.
broker which allows CCRA to monitor in-bound
shipments as they move through Canada.

Axle Load | Maximum load permitted to be carried on
each axle of a motor vehicle.
AMS Automated Manifest System | An application
that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent
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release of containers when imported to U.S.A. through

electronic submission of cargo manifests in lieu of bulk
paper manifests.

Bay | A term used to describe an area that is deined
by the building’s structural system. Each structural bay
Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010 (ADA) | The
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 established the forms the basic unit size for a single guestroom.

clear and comprehensive prohibition of discrimination
Berth | The place beside a pier, quay or wharf where
on the basis of disability. Hotels in the United States
are required to adhere to the ADAAG (The Americans a vessel can be loaded or unloaded.

with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), which
Block Train | Railcars grouped in a train by destination
outline the minimum standards to make places of
lodging accessible to those of disabilities. In 2010, the so that segments (blocks) can be uncoupled and routed

Department of Justice issued revised regulations that to different destinations as the train moves through
various junctions. This eliminates the need to break up
all hotels must comply with since March 15, 2012.
a train and sort individual railcars at each junction.

Arrival Notice | An advisory that the carrier or
Bonded Carrier | A carrier licensed by U.S. Customs
forwarder sends to the consignee advising of goods
coming forward for delivery. Pertinent information to carry Customs-controlled merchandise between

such as bill of lading number, container number, Customs points.

total charges due from consignee, etc. are included
and sent to consignee prior to vessel arrival. This is Bonded Warehouse | A warehouse authorized by

done gratuitously by the carrier or forwarder to ensure Customs for storage of goods on which payment of
duties is deferred until the goods are removed.
smooth delivery, but there is no obligation by the carrier
or forwarder to do so. The responsibility to monitor the

transit and present himself to take timely delivery still Booking | Arrangement with a steamship company
for the acceptance and artage of freight.
rests with the consignee.

Automated Manifest System (AMS) | An Booking Number | A reference number for bookings
registered with a carrier. It should be unique without
application that expedites the clearance of cargo for
the subsequent release of containers when imported duplication for a three-year period.

to the U.S. through electronic submission of cargo
Box | Common term for an ocean-going freight
manifests in lieu of bulk paper manifests.
container.

Average Daily Rate (ADR) | The average daily rate
Brand | The trade name of a hotel. Most major hotel
charged by a hotel for one room for one day; calculated
by dividing the total room revenue by the actual rooms companies have groups of hotel brands, each brand

occupied.
targeting a different industry segment. (e.g. Parent
company Marriott owns many hotel brands: Fairield

Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, etc.)

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