Shipping Glossary
| Hague Rules, The |
A multilateral maritime treaty adopted in 1921 (at The Hague, Netherlands).
Standardizes liability of an international carriers under the Ocean B/L.
Establishes a legal "floor" for B/L.
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| Harmonized System of Codes (HS) |
An international goods classification system for describing cargo in
international trade under a single commodity-coding scheme. Developed
under the auspices of the Customs Cooperations Council (CCC), an
international Customs organization in Brussels, this code is a
hierarchically structured product nomenclature containing approximately
5,000 headings and subheadings.
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| Hatch |
The opening in the deck of a vessel; gives access to the cargo hold.
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| Hangertainer |
Specialised container equipped with hanger beams for the purpose of
stowing garments on hangers.
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| Heavy-Lift Charge |
A charge made for lifting articles too heavy to be lifted by
a ship's normal tackle.
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| Holds |
Section of vessel in which containers are stored. See also Bays.
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| Hustler |
Tractor that pulls containers around the pier for positioning. Also known as a yard hustler.
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| Hitchment |
The marrying of two or more portions of one shipment that originate
at different locations, moving under one bill of lading, from one
shipper to one consignee. Authority for this service must be
granted by tariff publication.
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