海运术语索引（英文版）.doc27

AAAlways Afloat (In some ports the ship aground when approaching, or at berth.)  AARAbbreviation for: - Against All Risks (insurance clause). - Association of American Railroads. AbaftA point beyond the midpoint of a ships length, towards the rear or stern.  AbandonA proceeding wherein a shipper/consignee seeks authority to abandon all or parts of their cargo.  AbatementA discount allowed for damage or overcharge in the payment of a bill.  ABIU.S. Customs' "Automated Broker Interface," by which brokers file importers' entries electronically.  AboardReferring to cargo being put, or laden, onto a means of conveyance.  AbsorptionOne carrier assumes the charges of another without any increase in charges to the shipper.
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