SHIPPING lexicon
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- Qualifier
Data element whose value is expressed as a code that gives specific meaning to the function of another data element or a segment.
- Quality (ISO 8402)
Totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs. Note: The ISO 9000 standards on quality management and quality assurance consist of 4 standards: 9000 guidelines for selection and use, 9001 model for quality assurance in design/development, 9002 model for quality assurance in production and installation, 9003 model for quality assurance in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines for quality management and quality system elements.
- Quality Assurance (ISO 8402)
All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service satisfies given requirements for quality.
- Quality Control (ISO 8402)
Operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfil requirements for quality.
- Quantity Charge
Unit rate which is lower than the normal rate and applies to shipments meeting specific weight requirements (air cargo).
- Quantity Discount
Proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (air cargo).
- Quarantine
Period during which an arriving vessel, including its equipment, cargo, crew or passengers, suspected to carry or carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolation to prevent the spread of such a disease.
- Quay
That part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of vessels.
- Queue Time
Waiting Time: Period of time between the moment at which one is ready for an activity to start and the moment at which this activity can actually begin.
- Quotas
System of controlling imports, exports or production by specifying a certain limitation.
- Quotation
Free offer to sell goods at a stated price and under specified conditions.
- Quotation Expiration Date
Date from which a quotation price is no longer valid.