Freight, shipping and chartering glossary

Type Meaning
High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.

House Bill of Lading

A bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.

Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF)

The fee is struck at 0.125% of the value of the commercial cargo shipped through seaports only.

Haulage

Transportation services locally.

Hazardous

Surcharge associated with dangerous goods; dependant on class.

Hazardous Goods

Goods that, as a result of a traffic accident, will harm the health or life of people and/or the environment. Also called Dangerous Goods.

Heavy Lift Surcharge

Surcharge if a container is overweight and requires lifting on a rail.

High Cube (Hi-Cube, HQ)

A container type with a capacity of over 40 feet.