DDC Destination Delivery
Charge: A fee assessed by the carrier for handling positioning of a full
container within the container yard
Delivery Order (DO):
Document authorizing domestic carrier to pick up cargo
Direct Consignment:
One company shipping directly to another without a third party. No negotiable
bill of lading issued.
Diversion Charge: Fee
for diverting cargo from one discharge port to another
Dock Receipt (DR):
Document used to transfer cargo from drayman acting on behalf of shipper to
steamship line
Draft (Bill of Exchange):
A written order for a certain sum of money to be transferred on a certain
date
Draft Sight and Time
Sight Draft (S/D): A draft so drawn as to be payable upon presentation
to the drawee
Time Draft: A draft so drawn as to mature at a certain fixed time after presentation
or acceptance
Duty Drawback:
99% refund of import duty paid when goods are exported
