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United Arab Shipping Company (ID: 1265)
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United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Company Profile United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976; jointly by the six shareholding states from the Arabian Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E). The head office is located in the State of Kuwait. UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merit as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the market. more.. Commitment to the Arabian Gulf UASC as a National line maintains an unswerving commitment to serve the Arabian Gulf. UASC offers a wide scope of services to the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea and Indian Sub-Continent regions thereby meeting the requirements of our customers. The company has maintained its market leadership by being the top carrier; both in terms of liner cargo carryings as well as the port coverage in this region. Financial Strength The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed. UASC, with an annual turnover of more than US$ 750 million and total assets of about US$ one billion including significant current assets, is a financially strong shipping line, very capable of maintaining and expanding its reliable and stable shipping services to our customers, worldwide. more.. Diversified UASC has successfully diversified through its subsidiaries and joint ventures to provide a range of shipping related services, which include shipping agencies, freight forwarding, land transportation, sea/air cargo, petrochemical transportation, chartering, container repairs and storage. UASC is recognizing the needs of our clients to be able to electronically make cargo bookings, track and trace their shipments and eventually also receive electronical bills of lading. This recognition resulted in UASC joining the INTTRA portal in 2002 as both a member and a shareholder. UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA United Arab Shipping Co. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) The organisation recognises its staff as being fundamental to its success. A strategic and professional approach to recruitment processes help enable the Organisation to attract and appoint staff with the necessary skills and attributes to fulfil its strategic aims and support the organisation’s values. The Organisation is committed to ensuring that the recruitment and selection of staff is conducted in a manner that is systematic, efficient and effective and promotes equality of opportunity. Application Procedure: To apply to a vacant position the following process needs to be followed: Develop a resume outlining accomplishments at work for up to the last 10 years. Send your resume to the following email address hr@uasc.co.ae , use the reference number in the subject line. If you require any further information regarding any of the advertised vacancies, please send your enquiry to hr@uasc.co.ae Selection Process: Resumes will be screened based on relevant experience and educational background. Only short listed candidates will be contacted by 5th March 2006. For the Full Listing of Career Opportunities Click Here About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Company Profile United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976; jointly by the six shareholding states from the Arabian Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E). The head office is located in the State of Kuwait. UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merit as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the market. more.. Commitment to the Arabian Gulf UASC as a National line maintains an unswerving commitment to serve the Arabian Gulf. UASC offers a wide scope of services to the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea and Indian Sub-Continent regions thereby meeting the requirements of our customers. The company has maintained its market leadership by being the top carrier; both in terms of liner cargo carryings as well as the port coverage in this region. Financial Strength The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed. UASC, with an annual turnover of more than US$ 750 million and total assets of about US$ one billion including significant current assets, is a financially strong shipping line, very capable of maintaining and expanding its reliable and stable shipping services to our customers, worldwide. more.. Diversified UASC has successfully diversified through its subsidiaries and joint ventures to provide a range of shipping related services, which include shipping agencies, freight forwarding, land transportation, sea/air cargo, petrochemical transportation, chartering, container repairs and storage. UASC is recognizing the needs of our clients to be able to electronically make cargo bookings, track and trace their shipments and eventually also receive electronical bills of lading. This recognition resulted in UASC joining the INTTRA portal in 2002 as both a member and a shareholder. UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976; jointly by the six shareholding states from the Arabian Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E). The head office is located in the State of Kuwait. The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed As the National line of the Arabian Gulf states, UASC's primary mission is to serve the shipping needs of the Arabian Gulf region UASC also aims to expand into global trades, where commercially feasible, to strengthen our operations and provide a wider service network to our customers. UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merit as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the market. << Back UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed. UASC, with an annual turnover of more than US$ 750 million and total assets of about US$ one billion including significant current assets, is a financially strong shipping line, very capable of maintaining and expanding its reliable and stable shipping services to our customers, worldwide. United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G) Consolidated Balance Sheet As At 31 December 2004 2004 2003 US $ 000's US $ 000's ASSETS Non Current assets Property, Vessels and Equipment 600,069 635,585 investments in associates 1,779 1,698 Due from a shareholder 22,995 34,635 Investments 44,760 60,147 669,603 732,065 Current assets Inventory 17,637 20,102 Trade and other receivables 134,292 138,593 Investments 324,045 297,218 Cash and bank balances 262,079 181,316 738,053 637,229 Total assets 1,407,656 1,369,294 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Shareholders' equity Share capital 991,200 991,200 Statutory reserve 87,331 73,806 Retained earnings 155,327 93,551 Translation adjustment 164 99 1,234,022 1,158,656 Minority interests 1,272 1,124 Non current liabilities Term loan - 22,726 Obligation under finance leases 2,246 3,965 Provision for employees' end of service indemnity 11,994 9,659 14,240 36,350 Current Liabilities Term loan 23,030 45,455 Obligation under finance leases 1,687 2,590 Trade and other payables 107,894 107,618 Voyages in progress 25,511 17,501 158,122 173,164 Total shareholders' equity and liabilities 1,407,656 1,369,294 Consolidated Statement Of Income For The Year Ended 31 December 2004 << Back UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merits as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the world. As a National line, UASC maintains an unswerving commitment to serve the Arabian Gulf. UASC offers a wide scope of services to the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea and Indian Sub-Continent regions thereby meeting the requirements of our customers. The company has maintained its market leadership by being the top carrier; both in terms of liner cargo carryings as well as the port coverage in this region. Uninterrupted and regular shipping services to the Arabian Gulf, maintained during the Gulf war, proved yet again the strong commitment of UASC to this important region. Awards and Testimonials Value Added Services Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates Glossary About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) User ID: Password: Forgot Password? Register Search: UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: My UASC Welcome to the United Arab Shipping Company's intractive page. This area contains valuable shipping resources. To gain access to this area, you will need to log in using your Username and your assigned Password . You can register with UASC today to gain access to this area. To contact our MyUASC Administrator, click here Log in to: Request a quotation for your shipment Book on-line for your shipment Enter Shipping Instructions About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA SHIPMENT TRACKING You can search for your shipment status with UASC by providing the container number or B/L number and also by Booking Reference The Container No. consists of the following: The Bill of Lading No. consists of the following: Container No. Bill of Lading No. Booking Reference. . About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Contact Us Please contact UASC Head office in Kuwait for more information. United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G.) Airport Road, Shuwaikh P.O Box 3636, Safat 13037 Kuwait Tel.: +965 4842160/4843150 Fax: 965 484 8229/4845388 email: info@uasc.com.kw Regional Offices USA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST FAR EAST UASC Agent Locator About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Flash Intro Home Register About UASC Awards and Testimonials Value Added Services Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates Glossary Shipment Tracking Services Container Services Break bulk Services Sailing Schedules Vessels Vessels 1 Vessels 2 Containers Standard Dry Cargo Containers(DC) 20', 40' & 40' Hi-Cube Open-Top Containers 20' & 40'. Flat Rack Containers 20' & 40'. Refrigerated Containers 20' , 40' & 40' High Cube Contact Us About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Terms and Conditions By browsing and or using this website of United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC), you represent that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions please do not use this site. Certain terms and conditions referred to herein may apply to certain features or services which this website may offer and which may become operational in future. The information provided to you through this website is not updated continuously but at regular intervals. Consequently, any information supplied to you through this site will pertain to the date and time when it was last updated and not as the date and time when it is supplied to you. UASC shall not be liable for any loss that you may suffer by relying on or acting on such information. UASC may keep its records of the transactions in any form it wishes. In the event of any dispute, UASC's records shall be binding as the conclusive evidence of the transactions carried out through this site in the absence of clear proof that UASC's records are erroneous or incomplete. Any request for any service, which is offered through this website shall be binding on you as and when UASC receives such a request. If any request for a service is such that it cannot be given effect to unless it is followed up by requisite documentation on your part, UASC shall not be required to act on the request until it receives such documentation from you. You shall ensure that this website or any related service is not used for any purpose which is illegal, improper or which is not authorized. You shall take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized and illegal use of this website and unauthorized access to its account provided by this website. UASC shall take all commercially reasonable care to, ensure the security of and to prevent unauthorized access to the website using commercially reasonable technology available in Kuwait to UASC. You may be allotted a user-id and a set of secret passwords by UASC in the first instance. You will be required to change the password assigned by UASC on accessing the site for the first time. As a safety measure, you shall change the password as frequently thereafter as possible. In addition to your-id and password UASC may, at its discretion, advise you to adopt such other means of authentication including but not limited to digital certification. You acknowledge, represent and warrant that the password which will be issued to you, provides access to your Account and that you are the sole and exclusive owner and is the only authorized user of the password and accepts sole responsibility for use, confidentiality and protection of the password, as well as for all orders and information changes entered into Accounts using such password. You grant express authority to UASC for carrying out transactions and instructions authenticated by such password. You unconditionally undertake to have password of such number of letters/digits as may be notified by UASC from time to time and ensure that the same is kept confidential; and to not let any unauthorised person have access to the internet while you are accessing the UASC website. If you forget the password, you may request for the issue of a new password by sending a written request to UASC and this shall not be construed as the commencement of a new contract. You agree and acknowledge that UASC shall in no way be held responsible or liable if you incur any loss as a result of information being disclosed by UASC regarding its Account or carrying out your instruction pursuant to the access of the website and you shall fully indemnify and hold harmless UASC and the affiliates in respect of the same. You shall maintain the secrecy of all information of confidential nature and shall ensure that the same is not disclosed to any person voluntarily, accidentally or by mistake. You shall comply with such guidelines, instructions or terms as UASC may prescribe from time to time with respect to the password. UASC shall install adequate systems to restrict the access of your account only to you. You shall take all the necessary steps to ensure confidentiality and secrecy of the login name and password allotted by UASC in this regard. You permit UASC to provide the transaction statement of your account through internet (web-based and/or email). You are aware that the transaction statement may be accessed by other entities in case the confidentiality / secrecy of the login name and password is compromised. In case you opt for transaction statement through email, you shall immediately inform UASC about change in email address, if any. UASC shall verify and confirm with you about the change. You irrevocably and unconditionally authorise UASC to access your account for effecting shipping or other transactions performed by you through the website. Your instructions shall be effected only when such instruction is in accordance with the prescribed procedure. UASC shall have no obligation to verify the authenticity of any transaction / instruction received or purported to have been received from you through its website or purporting to have been sent by you other than by means of verification of the website user-Id and the password. The read-out, the faxed /email output or the printed output, if any, that is received by you at the time of operation of UASC website is a record of the operation of the computer by you and shall be accepted as conclusive and binding for all purpose. All the records of UASC generated by the transactions arising out of the use of the UASC website, including the time the transaction recorded shall be conclusive proof of the genuineness and accuracy of the transaction. While UASC shall endeavour to carry out the instructions promptly, it shall not be responsible for any delay in carrying on the instructions due to any reason whatsoever, including due to failure of operational systems or any requirement of law. All instructions for UASC website shall be given, through computer or any other medium/channel enabled by UASC for the purpose, by you in the manner indicated by UASC. You are also responsible for the accuracy and authenticity of the instructions provided to UASC and the same shall be considered to be sufficient to operate the UASC website. UASC shall not be required to independently verify the instructions and the instruction shall remain effective till such time the same is countermanded by further instructions by you. UASC shall have no liability if it does not or is unable to stop or prevent the implementation of an instruction which is subsequently countermanded. Where UASC considers the instructions to be inconsistent or contradictory it may seek clarification from you before acting on any of your instructions or act upon any such instruction as it deems fit. UASC states that it has no liability or obligation to keep a record of the instructions to provide information to you or for verifying your instructions. UASC may refuse to comply with the instructions without assigning any reason and shall not be under any duty to assess the prudence or otherwise of any instruction and have the right to suspend the operations through the UASC website if it has reason to believe that your instructions will lead or expose to direct or indirect loss or may require an indemnity from you before continuing to operate the UASC website. Any instruction, order, direction, request entered using your password shall be deemed to be an instruction, order, directive, request received from you. All instructions, requests, directives, orders, directions, entered by you, either electronically or otherwise, are based upon your decisions andyou're your sole responsibility. You understand that entering an instruction, direction, order, request with UASC, either electronically or otherwise, does not guarantee execution of such instruction, direction, order, request. UASC shall not be deemed to have received any instruction, direction, order, request electronically transmitted by you until it confirms the receipt of such instruction, direction, order, request. You are responsible for the correctness of information supplied to UASC for use of the UASC website or through any other means such as electronic mail or written communication. UASC accepts no liability for the consequences arising out of erroneous information supplied by you. If you notice an error in the information supplied to UASC, you shall immediately advise UASC which will endeavour to correct the error wherever possible on a "reasonable efforts" basis. Neither UASC nor its subsidiaries shall be liable for any unauthorised transactions occurring through the UASC website and you hereby fully indemnify and hold UASC and the subsidiaries harmless against any action, suit, proceeding initiated against it or any loss, cost or damage incurred by it as a result thereof. UASC shall under no circumstance be held liable to you if the UASC website is not available in the desired manner for reasons including but not limited to natural calamities, legal restraints, faults in the telecommunication network or network failure, or any other reason beyond the control of UASC. Under no circumstances shall UASC be liable for any damages whatsoever whether such damages are direct, indirect, incidental consequential and irrespective of whether any claim is based on loss of revenue, interruption of business or any loss of any character or nature whatsoever and whether sustained by you or by any other person. Illegal or improper use of the UASC website shall render you liable for payment of financial charges as decided by UASC or will result in suspension of the operations through the UASC website. You expressly agree that use of this website is at your sole risk. The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Except as warranted in the Terms, UASC expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied or statutory, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, data accuracy and completeness, and any warranties relating to non-infringement in UASC website. UASC does not warrant that access to the Website and UASC website shall be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error free nor does it make any warranty as to the results that may be obtained from the Website or use, accuracy or reliability of UASC website. UASC will not be liable for any virus that may enter your system as a result of Your using UASC website. UASC does not guarantee to you or any other third party that UASC website would be virus free. You agree that UASC and/or their Subsidiaries or their agents may hold and process your personal Information and all other information concerning your account(s) on computer or otherwise in connection with the UASC website as well as for analysis, credit scoring and marketing. You also agree that UASC may disclose, in strict confidence, to other institutions, such personal Information as may be reasonably necessary for reasons inclusive of but not limited to participation in any telecommunication or electronic clearing network, in compliance with a legal directive, for credit rating by recognised credit scoring agencies, or for fraud prevention purposes. UASC shall have the absolute discretion to amend or supplement any of the terms at any time and will endeavour to give prior notice for such changes wherever feasible. Such change to the terms shall be communicated to you. By using any new services as may be introduced by UASC, you shall be deemed to have accepted the changed terms. UASC may withdraw or terminate the UASC website anytime either entirely or with reference to a specific service or you. These terms and/or the operations in the accounts of the user shall be governed by the laws of Kuwait . The Parties hereby agree that any legal action or proceedings arising out of these terms for UASC website shall be brought before the competent courts at Kuwait and you irrevocably submit to the jurisdiction of such courts and tribunals. UASC may, however, in its absolute discretion, commence any legal action or proceedings arising out of the terms for UASC website in any other court, tribunal or other appropriate forum, and you hereby consent to that jurisdiction. Any provision of the terms for UASC website which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of prohibition or unenforceability but shall not invalidate the remaining provisions of the terms or affect such provision in any other jurisdiction. UASC and you as user agree that if the user opens further accounts with/subscribes to any of the products/services of UASC or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates, and UASC extends the UASC website to such Accounts or products or services and you opt for use thereof, then these terms shall automatically apply to such further use of the UASC website by you. UASC website service may be available to users in certain cities only and during timings specified by UASC from time to time and transactions would be carried out on the same day or on the next working day depending upon the time of logging of the transaction. You would have to ensure that the equipment used for availing of UASC website meets the criteria as may be specified by UASC from time to time. All costs incurred by you including telecommunication costs to use the UASC website would be borne by you. These terms and conditions contain UASC's entire agreement (except as otherwise expressly provided herein) and supersede and replace any previously made proposals, representations, understandings and agreements, express or implied, either oral or in writing between you and UASC for UASC website. You acknowledge that you have not relied on any representation made by UASC or any of its employees or agents and have made your own independent assessment of UASC website. No third party will have any rights or claims under these terms and conditions. UASC shall make reasonable efforts to advise from time to time the internet software such as browsers which are required for availing of UASC website. There will be no obligation on UASC to support all or any versions of the Internet software as may be required for offering UASC website. You acknowledge that the software underlying the UASC website as well as other Internet related software which are required for accessing UASC website are the legal property of the respective vendors. The permission given by UASC to access UASC website will not convey any proprietary or ownership rights in such software. You shall not attempt to modify, translate, disassemble, decompile or reverse engineer the software underlying UASC website or create any derivative product based on the software. Documents sent by electronic delivery will contain all the information as it appears in the printed hard copy version as prepared and distributed by the originator, with the possible exception of graphic insertions such as photographs or logotypes. Electronic delivery may be in the form of an electronic mail, an attachment to the electronic mail, or in the form of an available download from the UASC website. UASC would be deemed to have fulfilled its legal obligation to deliver to you any document if such document is sent via electronic means. Failure to advise UASC of any difficulty in opening a document so delivered within twenty-four (24) hours after delivery shall serve, where applicable, as an affirmation regarding the acceptance of the document. UASC may use cookies to identify you when you visit this website in the future. Most web browsers will allow you to be notified if a cookie is sent to you to enable you to decide if you want to accept it or not. Please be aware that if cookies are disabled on your computer all features/functions of this website may not work properly. In these terms you and user are used interchangeably and the term UASC may include its subsidiaries and associates. << Back About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA PRIVACY POLICY www.uasc.com.kw is the official website of United Arab Shipping Company, S.A.G.( UASC ) The statements below embody UASC's privacy and data protection policy. When you register at www.uasc.com.kw UASC collects personal details about you. Personal information such as your name, address, email address and other relevant information is collected via the registration forms. When you visit the site, we also collect web site usage information, information about your computer and internet connection, including your computer's IP address, the type and version of your browser and the operating system you use, your internet domain and, if you arrived at the UASC website via a link from another website, the URL of the linking page. The above information will be used to : fulfill orders notify you of relevant new services offered by UASC and additional features introduced in the website from time to time personalize the content and advertising you will see based on your personal characteristics and preferences notify you of commercially relevant information about UASC, and in relation to the shipping industry allow reputable third parties to send you information ensure, as far as is practical, that our site is compatible with browsers and operating systems used by most visitors improve UASC's understanding of its customer needs build marketing profiles aid strategic development manage our relationship with advertisers conduct in-house research without revealing personal facts about individual customers UASC has taken steps to ensure that high standards of data protection are adhered to for all forms of processing outlined in point 1 above. UASC has appropriate measures in place to ensure that user's personal details are not misused, accidentally destroyed, lost or altered within the UASC server environment. Occasions may arise when customer information is passed outside the UASC Group to other data processors (i.e. fulfillment bureaus, database consultants and like entities) but they will only act upon instructions from UASC in order to perform the services required. You are aware that the Internet is a global environment and hence using the Internet to collect and process personal data necessarily involves the transmission of data on a global basis. Hence by browsing this website and communicating electronically with UASC, you acknowledge and agree to our processing of personal data in this way. It is important to UASC that we have your correct contact information so that you do not miss out on further correspondence or experience problems with the delivery of UASC's services offered on this website. Due to changes in legislation and best practice or enhancements to functionality and content on this website we may make further changes to our privacy policy and will reflect the same in this statement. You should therefore check this Privacy Policy from time to time. Third party partners of this website and other websites you may access via www.uasc.com.kw have different privacy policies and are not subject to the statements enumerated hereinabove. It is recommended that you read the privacy policy of each such website to find out how they protect your personal information. While UASC makes every possible commercially reasonable effort in ensuring data protection of user information, it does not accept responsibility for any information lost to or gained by third parties through hacking, implanting viruses and other tools to which this website, like any other, may be vulnerable to, despite all the reasonable precautions that UASC has undertaken for the protection of user information. << Back About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA United Arab Shipping Co. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Corporate Marketing - Manager, Marketing Projects - Analyst, Marketing Research - Analyst, Marketing Projects - International Sales Manager Fleet Management - Assistant, Fleet Technical - Secretary Audit Department - Internal Audit Manager - Internal Auditor United Arab Shipping Agencies Company, Saudi Arabia. - General Manager Operations and Freight Forwarding Information Technology Department - Personal Assistant CIO Information Technology - Project Assistant – IT - Desktop Support - Network Support Legal and Risk Management - Head of Claims - Secretary About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G) Consolidated Statement Of Income For The Year Ended 31 December 2004 2004 2003 US $ 000's US $ 000's Revenue from fleet operations 981,863 820,068 Operating costs (806,030) (721,978) Write back of cargo claims provision - 5,670 Gross profit 175,833 103,760 Other operating income 6,685 8,077 182,518 111,837 Expenses General and administration (64,877) (55,663) Operating profit 117,641 56,174 Investment income 14,803 12,326 Interest income 4,520 4,164 Financing cost (1,041) (1,753) Profit before minority inerest 135,923 70,911 Minority interests (677) (533) Net profit for the year 135,246 70,378 << Back UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC Awards and testimonials <> About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Sailing Schedule - Published schedule of sailing dates of vessels departures and arrivals. Schedule B - Government listing to properly declare cargo; seven digit number assigned by the Bureau of Census to identify types of Cargo. SCM - Supply Chain Management. Sea Way Bill - Bill of lading used for through consignment; no original bill of lading required, I.D. only. Sea-Air - Container moving both modes. Movement of cargo by sea to connecting discharge port, then air freighted to ultimate destination. Seals - Attached to locking device to prevent pilferage and certify no tampering, made of plastic or aluminum attached by Customs or carrier. Self Sustained Vessel - Vessel that doesn t require shore equipment to load/unload cargo. Set Point - Specific temperature that a refrigerated container has been set to keep. Ideally the set point and the actual temperature should be identical throughout the voyage. Shed - Small building that holds LTL cargo for loading vessel. Ship s Chandlers - Suppliers of various items to the vessel. Shipper - Group, company, person designated on OBL who sold cargo to ultimate receiver of goods. Service Contract - A rate negotiable and agreed to between two parties allowing for a particular rate based on volume; written agreement between carrier and customer for specified rate, volume, and service level by carrier over an agreed time. Shipper Pool - Where containers belonging to shipper are stored. Shipper s Load Stow & Count - Contents of a container as stowed and counted by shipper. Cargo loaded and stowed by shipper in container; CY load. Shipper s Reference Number - A shipper s ID number for a shipment. Shipping Act of 1984 - Congressional legislation establishing U.S. regulations for the ocean transportation industry. Ships Chandlers - Suppliers of various items to the vessel. Shipside - Cargo located alongside vessel. Short Landed - Cargo volume count less than originally shipped. Short Shipped - Cargo missing a vessel that originally intended for due to carrier s option. Sleepsheet - Method of loading packages in a container via a thin liner board and forklift. Slot - Compartment for containers; space on vessel for container. Slot Charter - Carrier charters slot space on other carrier s vessel. SS - Steamship. ST - 1 Short Ton = 2,000 lbs. Stack Train - Containers placed two high on rail car. Stacking Cone - Metal cone for stacking containers. Statutory Notice - Specific time period before a rate regulation can become effective. STC - Said to Contain. Amount and description of cargo with container. Stevedore - Terminal operator who is designated to facilitate the operation of loading and discharging vessels and various terminal activities. Storage Charge - Charge for goods held in railroad or other warehouses under fixed agreement for periods of time, and which is not included in other service arrangement. Store Door Delivery - Movement of goods to the consignee s place of business, customarily applied to movement by truck. Stowage - Space in vessel where cargo is stowed. Straddle Carrier - Machine used for positioning containers in yard. Straight Frame - Type of chassis used to move containers. Stripping - Physical removal of cargo from the carrier s container (Unstuffing). Stuffing - Physical loading of cargo into carrier s container. Sufferance Warehouse - Bonded Customs warehouse in Canada. Supplier - Person supplying materials to exporter/shipper/consignee/importers. Supply Vessel - Vessel that carries supplies from shore to platform. Surcharges - Additional charges above ocean freight Surveyor - One who is hired to verify damages. Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC Glossary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z << Back << Back About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Back Haul - The return leg of a round trip. Banding - Securing of cargo on a pallet generally by a steel/metal stripping. Bank Draft - A bank instrument wherein payment of funds is guaranteed. Bank Guarantee - Accepted in lieu of original bill of lading to release cargo. Barges - Conveyance used to carry loose cargo or containers in smaller volumes than mother vessels. Base Port - Port from which standard tariff rate applies normally serviced directly by members. Bay - Section of a vessel where containers or cargo is stored. Bay Plan - Section by section breakdown of a vessel to indicate where cargo is stowed. Berth - Where the vessel docks. Berth Terms - Carrier provides stevedoring. Bill of Lading (B/L) - Official legal document representing ownership of cargo; negotiable document to receive cargo; contract for cargo between shipper and carrier. Bill of Lading Number - Carrier's reference number assigned to bill of lading. Bill of Lading Terms - All details relevant to shipment. Bolster - Bracing of a commodity in a container. Bonded Warehouse - A secured Customs approved facility where cargo and containers are stored under close surveillance. Booking - Cargo commitment made to carrier (i.e. a reservation). Box Rate - A lump sum charge to move cargo in various size containers from origin to destination. Boycott Certificates - Required by certain countries restricting carriage to certain flag vessels. Breakbulk - Loose cargo containers and non-containerized cargo; vessel whose hatch is built to accommodate various bulk commodities. Breakbulk Vessel - Carries containers and non-containerized cargo; vessel whose hatch is Vessel built to accommodate various bulk commodities. Bulk Carrier - Vessel specifically built to carry raw materials. Bulk Containers - Containers used specifically for raw materials. Bull Rings - Rings for lashing the cargo in containers. Bunker Adjustment Factor - Surcharge assessed by carrier applied to freight rates to supplement fuel Factor (BAF) costs. Bunker Surcharge - See Bunker Adjustment Factor. Bunkers - Fuel used by vessel. Act of God - An act occasioned by violence of nature which no reasonable human foresight, care, or diligence can anticipate or prevent. Ad Valorem - An additional charge when a shipper desires to be covered for a valuation in excess of that allowed by the carrier's regular bill of lading. Add-Ons - Additional charges. Agency - An organization working on behalf of a principal. Company who represents/acts on behalf of another entity. AI - All Inclusive. All-Water - Service rendered by carriers on a port to port basis; cargo moving via ocean carrier only. AMS - Automated Manifest Systems. Anti-Rebating - Document signed by shipping companies and filed with Federal Maritime Certification Commission and in ocean tariffs attesting that rebates are not allowed and will not be paid by a company. AQ - Any quantities. AQI - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection Arrival Notice - Documentation that notifies consignee of arrival information and freight charges due. Form produced by carrier for advanced notification to consignee of cargo arrival. As Freighted - All cargoes freighted on same unit; Weight or Measure. Assignment - An act which involves transfer of rights, title, and interest for the purpose of assigning goods by endorsement of the bill of lading. C & F - Cost and Freight. Terms of sale. Seller quotes price including the cost of goods and all transportation charges to the named point of destination. Cabotage - Shipments between ports of the same nation. Many countries, like the U.S., have laws requiring domestic-owned vessels to perform domestic interport water transportation services. Cargo Bays - Doors at cargo warehouse where vehicles back in to load/unload cargo. Carrier - One who owns, operates or charters vehicles of transportation for movement of cargo. Carrier's Certificate - U.S. Customs form used in lieu of bill of lading. CBM - 1 Cubic Meter = 35.314 cubic feet. Cell - Container slot where container fits into place on vessel. Cell Guides - A guide for each container slot. Certificate of Origin - Formal document (required at destinations) stating origin of cargo and relevant cargo details. CFS - Container Freight Station. Storage/warehouse facilities for loading/unloading less than full container orders. CFS Cargo - Loose containerizable cargo handled in a container freight station (warehouse). CFS/CFS - Cargo received and stuffed by carrier at origin and devanned by carrier at destination. CFS/CY - Cargo received and stuffed by carrier at origin then delivered intact at destination. Chains and Binders - Used to secure (brace & chock) oversize cargo to equipment. Charter VSC - Vessel whose owner makes vessels available on bid basis. Charterer - An organization/company who enters an agreement with a principal to use their vessels for a specified time. Chassis - Trailer or wheeled unit on which a container is placed in order to move container over the road. CHB - See Custom House Broker. Claim - A request for payment by a customer due to a shortage or damage to cargo. Clear (Clean) on Board - Bill of lading issued without exceptions. COFC - Container on a Flat Car. Containers moving on articulated flat rail cars without chassis. Collect - Money to be paid at destination prior to release of bills of lading. Combined Transport Bill of Lading - Provides a combined transport by at least two different modes of transportation from a place at which the goods are taken to a place designated for delivery. Commercial Invoice - A document on shipper's letterhead that contains an accurate description of the merchandise and show country or origin. All items must be itemized. Commodity Description - Description of goods being shipped. Company Guarantee - A letter of guarantee from a company identifying the carrier of responsibility associated in the release of goods in lieu of bill of lading. Protection in writing to carrier by private company. Conference - Group of carriers allowed by FMC to determine a level of rates, services and rules of a given trade route bound together by a common tariff or certain geographic area. Conference - A group of steamship companies offering equitable freight rates, standardized shipping practices and regularly scheduled service between designated ports. These arrangements are given anti-trust immunity as authorized by the Shipping Act of 1984. Conference Carrier - Carrier that belongs to the conference. Conference Certificate - Certificate declaring that the carrier is a member of the conference. Connecting Carrier - An intermediary carrier utilized to connect cargo to/from mother vessel (See Feeder). Consignee/Importer - Ultimate receiver of cargo designated on the original bill of lading. Consignor - Person or firm by whom articles are shipped (i.e. shipper). Consolidation - Effort extended to put same destination cargo together in same container for ease of delivery. Consortium - Group of carriers pooling resources in a trade lane to maximize their resources efficiently. Consular Invoice - Document required by some foreign countries showing exact information as to consignor, consignee, value description, etc. for a shipment. Consulate Copy - Copy of the B/L signed for consulate purpose. Consulate Legalization - Shipping documents must be presented to the Consul for legalization, either prior to or right after sailing. Container - A truck trailer body that can be detached from the chassis for loading into a vessel, a rail car or stacked in a container depot. Containers may be ventilated, insulated, refrigerated, flat rack, vehicle rack, open top, bulk liquid or equipped with interior devices. A container may be 20 feet, 40 feet, 45 feet, 48 feet or 53 feet in length, 8'0" or 8'6" in width, and 8'6" or 9'6" in height. Container Load Plan (CLP) - Describes how the inside of container is stowed with cargo. Container Number - Identification number assigned to each container. Container Pool / Depot - Where containers are stored usually inland for container availability to shippers or consignees. Carrier location to hold empty containers, various points for shipper's utilization; an area designated for storage of empty . Container Ship - Vessel built to accommodate ocean containers. Container Stuffing List (CSL) - List showing how cargo is stowed in each container. Container Yard - Facility where full and empty containers are stored. Containerized - All cargo loaded into a container. Cooper - Warehouse worker assigned to reconstruct or repair cartons, crates, boxes, etc. Corner Casting - Devise on each corner (top and bottom) of a container for lifting up or securing down of unit. Synonym: Corner Fitting Corner Posts - Steel reinforcements at corner of each container. Cost Insurance - Terms of sale. Seller quotes a price including cost of goods, insurance Freight (CIF)and transportation charges to point of destination. Credit Agreement - Agreement between carrier and shipper for release of cargo with promise to pay ocean freight within specified time. Document signed by the shipper which binds shipper to credit terms of the conference or agreement body. Cross Docking - The process of moving merchandise directly from the receiving dock to the shipping dock, eliminating the need to place the merchandise in storage. Cubic Foot - 1 Cubic Foot = 1728 Cubic Inches. Currency Adjustment Factor (CAF) - Percentage of money used to equalize a difference in currency values. A percent of the base ocean freight. Customs - Government agency which inspects cargo, insures proper cargo clearance, proper forms are filed, and correct duties/fees are paid. Customs Clearance - Shipment cleared by Customs for movement. Customs Duty - Monies paid to U.S. Customs for goods entered into U.S. from foreign countries. Customs House Broker (CHB) - Agent representative licensed by FMC who negotiates customs clearance Broker (CHB)for import cargo on behalf of the consignee through U.S. Customs. Customs Station - Area where containers are brought for Customs inspection. Customs Warehouse - Where cargo is temporarily stored awaiting inspection or where cargo is stored when seized by Customs due to lack of permit/entry. Cut Off - Last possible date cargoes may be delivered to a ship or designated point. CY - Container Yard. Container yard where full containers are received and picked up. Storage area for container. CY/CFS - Cargo loaded in a full container by a shipper at origin and delivered to a pier facility at destination where it is devanned for delivery. CY/CY - Cargo loaded in a full container by a shipper at origin and delivered to carrier's terminal for vessel loading and discharged at destination terminal for pick up intact by consignee. DAD - Delivery Authorized Documents Dangerous Cargo - Cargo of a hazardous nature as classified under Coast Guard regulations. DDC - Destination Delivery Charge. A charge assessed by the carrier for handling positioning of a full container within the container yard. Deconsolidation - Breakdown for distribution of various importers LTL cargo for movement to ultimate destination. Delivery Order (DO) - Document authorizing domestic carrier to pick up cargo. Demurrage - Storage charges assessed on cargo left on pier beyond free time. Direct Consignment - One company shipping directly to another without a third party. Discharge Port - Port terminal where cargo is unloaded from vessel. DIT - Destination Interchange Terminal - The facility operated by the ocean carrier or his agent at which containers are interchanged with the delivering motor carrier. Diversion - A change made either in the route of a shipment in transit or of the entire ship. Dock - Where vessel positions itself to load/unload cargo. Dock Receipt - Document used to transfer cargo from drayman acting on shipper behalf of steamship line. Double Stack Car - Rail car capable of carrying two containers stacked one on top of each other. 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 or acceptance. Drawback - 99% refund of imported, duty paid materials, which are to be exported. Drayage - Haulage of containers over the road via truck. Dry Box - Dry Container - Drydock - Used to lay up vessels for repair. Dunnage - Material used around cargo to prevent breakage or shifting, normally provided by shipper. Its weight is included in the rating. Duty Drawback - Payment returned for cargoes re-exported or trade show material returned. A customs refund on re-exported cargo. OB - On Board. OBL - Original Bill of Lading. OCP - Overland Common Point. Off Dock Location - Depot away from main terminal used to load/unload cargo-truck/rail. On Board B/L - A Bill of Lading in which a carrier acknowledges that goods have been placed on board a certain vessel. On Carriage - Movement of cargo by connecting carrier to ultimate destination. On Deck Stowage - Cargo stowed on deck of vessel. Open Side/Open Top Container - Container open on top and sides with frame. Open Top Container - Container with open top and tarp provided. Opening Bank - Bank letters of credit are opened usually at destination. OS & D - Abbreviation for "Over, Short or Damaged". Usually discovered at cargo unloading. Out of Gauge - Cargo which exceeds the internal dimensions of the container in width, length, or height. Outbound - Export shipments. Over Landed - Cargo taken beyond original; port of discharge. Over the Road Limitations - State or country regulations for weight limits allowed per container/truckload. Rail Pig - A railroad owned container (trailer). Rail Ramp - Used to unload rail cars or trailers. Rail Terminal - Place where railroad cars terminate and/or turn around. Rail Yard - Location where rail cars are concentrated for loading and unloading of containers. Railhead - Location for loading and unloading containers at railroad terminal. Rates - Charge for moving cargo between two points (i.e. Ocean Freight). Received for Shipment B/L - Issued on receipt of cargo; cargo not necessarily loaded yet. Reefer - Unit equipped to carry refrigerated cargo. Reefer Plug - Electrical outlet on ship for maintaining temperature. Return Cargo - Cargo to be returned to original place of receipt. Revenue Ton - Number of tons which freight is paid for; per ton. RO/RO Vessel - Roll-on/Roll-off Vessel. Vessel with dual cargo handling capability including a ramp where wheeled cargo can be driven into ship. ROE - Rate of Exchange. Underdeck Stowage - Cargo/container that is stowed below main deck. Stowed under deck. Unit Train - Train comprised of containers from one container company. USDA - United States Department of Agriculture. Gantry Crane - Port crane to load and discharge containers from vessel, able to be positioned by moving along rail tracks. Gear & Tackle - Ship s equipment used to level, secure and brace cargo for loading/unloading from vessel. General Average - Declared upon vessel damage, whereupon shippers pay a certain percentage of damage incurred; carrier declares percentage of responsibility by all participants. Genset - Generator used to regulate temperature in a reefer container; can be run on its own power or plugs provided on pier/vessel. GO - General Order. Cargo seized by Customs due to failure on part of consignee to make Customs entry within allotted free time. GO Warehouse - A Customs warehouse utilized when cargo goes into General Order due to lack of permit/entry filed. Goose Neck - Specialized chassis. Has hook-up higher than bed of chassis. GRI - General Rate Increase. Hatches - Where cargo is placed in conventional vessels. HBD - Harbor Dues. Assessment when vessels enter harbor. Heated Storage - Warehouse specifically heated to protect bottle cargo. Heavy Lift - Single commodity exceeding the capacity of normal loading equipment and requiring special equipment and rigging methods for handling. High Cube Container - Container 40' in length, 9 6" in height. Holds - Sections of a vessel; bays. House to House - Another term for CY/CY. House to Pier - Shipper loaded container that will be deconsolidated at destination terminal for distribution. Humping - Making up a train, joining of railcars by use of an inclined plain (gravity). Hustler - Tractor that pulls containers around pier for positioning. IA / Independent Action - Independent Action. A carrier can take an independent action in a conference resulting in a unique rate for that carrier within a conference; ability to file a rate independently of other carriers action. ICC - Interstate Commerce Commission. International Chamber of Commerce. IHC - Inland Haulage Charge. Cost to move a container to an inland destination. ILA - International Longshoremen Association. ILO - International Labour Organization. An United Nations agency, dealing with employment rights and working conditions, covering work at sea and in ports. ILWU - International Longshoremen Workers Union. IMCO Classification - International Maritime Control Organization Classification. Classification for hazardous cargo. IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. A code, representing the classification of dangerous goods as defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in compliance with international legal requirements. IMO - International Maritime Organization. An United Nations agency concerned with safety at sea. Its work includes codes and rules relating to tonnage measurement of vessels, load lines, pollution and the carriage of dangerous goods. Its previous name was the Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO). Importer - Receiver of goods from an overseas origin. In Bond - Cargo that has not cleared customs, moving to destination under carrier s control. Inland Point - City with no port; landlocked city. Insurance Certificate - Document which assures the consignee that insurance is provided to cover loss or damage to the cargo while in transit. Interchange - Transfer of a container from one party Interchange Agreement - Contract between steamship company and truckman that legally permits interchange of equipment. Intermodal - Movement of cargo involving more than one form of transportation. IPI - Inland Points Intermodal. IT - (In-Transit) Type of customs document governing movement of in-transit (bonded) cargo. JIT - Just In Time. ones Act - Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, requiring that all shipments by water between ports in the United States (including Puerto Rico) be carried by U.S. - flag, U.S. - built, and U.S. - crewed vessels. KGS - 1 Kilogram = 2.205 lbs. Knot - Speed of 1 nautical mile per hour. Nautical mile: 6082.66 feet, 1.152 statute miles, 1.852 kilometers. Laden on Board - A bill of lading that indicates a shipment has been loaded on board a vessel. Land-bridge - Cross country rail service connecting two ocean ports. Lash Barge - Type of container utilizing barges instead of container. Lash Vessel - Acronym for Lighter Along Ship. Vessel able to carry multiple barges. Lashed - Barge system; barges loaded on a vessel instead of a container. Lashing Equipment - Various types of equipment used to secure containers/cargo on board vessel. Letter of Credit - Bank-issued document authorizing transfer of funds from buyer to seller (L/C, Elcee)under established terms and conditions in international transactions. Letter of Guarantee. - Letter provided to carrier in lieu of surrender of original bill of lading. Letter of Indemnity - Frees one from any responsibilities. Protection in writing to carrier from performing a deviation to normal business. License Cargo - Cargo necessitating license to move. Liner Service - Carrier advertises fixed schedule of services; port calls not made on inducement basis. Liner Train - Specially designed rail line for regular movement of liner/containerized cargo for one carrier. LNG Carrier - Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier. Load Length - Any piece of cargo exceeding 40' in length. Load List - Container Stuffing List (CSL). Load Port - Port where cargo is actually loaded on vessel. Low Boy - Special trailer used to accommodate over height cargo with flat bed, approximately 12' above ground. LS or LM - Lump Sum. A local freight rate which is inclusive of all charges. LT - 1 Long Ton = 2,240 lbs. Manifest - An invoice of all cargo loaded on board a vessel. Entire listing of all cargo on board a vessel required by line, customs, Coast Guard. Marks & Numbers - The identifying detail on a package. Actual markings which appear on packages. Memo B/L - A bill of lading issued for in house purposes for cargo short shipped or loaded in advance of issuance of full bill of lading. Merchant Haulage - Inland transportation performed by an inland carrier contracted by and for the account of the shipper. Micro-Bridge - Cargo moves via land from/to inland point; another term for IPI. Minimum B/L - The least amount you can charge per individual bill of lading. MLB - Miniland Bridge. Cargo moves port to port via land; port to port via rail; port destination served overland by rail. MT - 1 Metric Ton = 2,204.62 lbs or 35.314 cft. FAK - Freight All Kinds. Usually refers to consolidated cargo. FAS - Free Along Side. Seller quotes a price including delivery of the goods alongside the vessel. FCL - Full Container Load. Federal Maritime Commission - Government agency responsible for overseeing regulatory aspects of the Shipping Act. Feede r - The transportation vehicle utilized to relay cargo from mother vessel to ultimate destination. FEQ - Forty-foot Equivalent. FEU - Forty-foot Equivalent Unit. FF - Freight Forwarder. FFE - Forty-foot Equivalent. FIFO - First In First Out. FIO - Free In and Out. A party other than the steamship line provides for the stevedoring. Flag Vessel - Every vessel has a flag distinguishing nationality. Flag Waiver - Permission from government to carry cargo otherwise labeled for flag recipient. Flat Bed - Truck designed to haul heavy or oversized non-containerizable cargo. Flat Car - Railroad car on which container or container/chassis is placed. Flat Rack - 20' & 40' metal platform with open sides, with bulk heads (i.e., no roof or side walls). Floating Cranes - Heavy duty cranes brought in to handle cargo when unable to use gantry crane. FMC - Federal Maritime Commission. U.S. regulatory body affecting ocean-going carriers. A U.S. government body that overseas all maritime rules and regulations. FMC Number - Number assigned by a government agency authorizing a freight forwarder to operate. FOB - Free On Board. A pricing term under which the seller must deliver the goods on board the ship at the point named at his own expense. Force Majeure - State of emergency; all tariff rules can be altered to adjust shipper s/carrier s needs. Foreign Trade Zone - Designed location providing duty-free storage area. Fork Lift - Truck used for loading/unloading cargo into container. Forwarder's Cargo Receipt - A negotiable document issued by a forwarder which will satisfy legal requirements for a letter-of-credit. Since a forwarder is not an NVOCC it cannot issue actual Bills of Lading. The FCR is a legally binding substitute for the B/L which was pioneered by Sea-Land and is now an industry standard. Free Time - Storage allowed at carrier facility without penalties assessed. Freight Claim - Formal letter with supporting documents, i.e., B/L, D/R, temperature chart, etc., making claim against carrier for lost or damaged cargo. Freight Collect - Payment due at destination (consignee.) Freight Forwarder - Federally licensed (by FMC) company that arranges the carriage of goods including connected services and/or associated formalities on behalf of a shipper or consignee. Freight Release - Evidence that the freight charges for the cargo have been paid. If in writing, it may be presented at the pier to obtain release of the cargo. Normally, once the freight is paid freight releases are arranged without additional documentation. aka Freight Bill Receipt. Freighted B/L - A bill of lading that lists all charges relevant to cargo movement from origin to destination. Full Cellular Vessel - Fully containerized vessel. Negotiable B/L - Original bill of lading endorsed by shipper that is used for negotiating documents with bank. Negotiating Bank - Bank where shipper negotiates documents or where documents are first presented usually at country of origin. Neutral Body - Investigating body designated by conference carriers to insure that rules are adhered to. No Show - Cargo that fails to appear for vessel that is originally booked for. Non-Negotiable B/L - Copy of original B/L which cannot be negotiated with bank. NOS - Not Otherwise Specified (in Tariff). Notify Party - Company/person who appears on the bill of lading to be notified when cargo arrives. Could be different from consignee usually actual receiver of goods. NVOCC (NVO) - Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier. Company who charters space aboard vessels, then sells that space to prospective shippers. T & E - Transfer and Export. A Customs Document. Tanker - Carries liquid commodities (oil, etc.). Tanker Tainer - Container used to transport liquid commodities. Tare Weight - Weight of an empty container. Gross weight = net weight + tare weight. Tariff - List of rules, regulations and rates applicable to specific trade lanes. Document with regulations and rates applicable to specific trade lanes. A schedule of charges to move commodities between two areas. Terminal - Building closely aligned to dock used to collect, store and dispatch cargo. TEU - Twenty Foot Unit. Twenty Foot Equivalent container. THC - Terminal Handling Charge. Charge assessed by the terminal for the positioning of cargo within the terminal/yard. Tiers - A horizontal division of a vessel from bottom to top. The numbers run from bottom to deck and from deck upwards and are used as a part of the indication of a stowage place for containers. To Order of - Shipper is owner of goods until endorsed B/L is presented to carrier by Shipper/receiver. TOFC - Trailer on a Flat Car. Top Handlers - Equipment that unloads/loads containers at container yard. TIR - Transport International des Merchandises par la Route; Trailer Interchange Receipt; Terminal Interchange Receipt; Transport Internationale Route; Interchange receipt between trucker and ocean carrier; certificate of container/equipment condition at time of interchange. Document used for the interchange of containers showing condition of container when picked up at the terminal. TOS - Terms of Sale (i.e., FOB/CIF/FAS). Trading House - Consortium of buyers/sellers of various commodities at high volume. Trailer - Container and chassis as one unit. Tramp Vessel - Non-liner service where owner sends vessel wherever he can arrange business. Transloading - Taking cargo loaded on one vessel and delivered on another vessel by another line. One carrier utilizing another carrier s vessel to transport cargo to final destination. TRC - Terminal Receiving Charge. Charge assessed by the terminal for cargo being delivered for export. Tri-Axle - A third axle used for supporting additional weight. Trucker s Depot - Where trucks load/unload cargo. Tug Boats - Boats used to guide vessels in/out port. Ventilated Container - Container used for cargo needing ventilation. Vessel Ton - 100 cubic feet. VIAP - Vessel Insurance Additional Premium. VOCC - Vessel Operating Common Carrier. Voyage - Movement of vessel from one point to destination. W/M (WORM) - Weight or Measurement. Waiver - Document used to allow cargo carriage by different flag vessels than original destination country vessels. Also on government cargoes where cargo flag cannot carry the shipments. War Risk - Surcharge covering additional insurance premium incurred by a vessel entering a war zone. Warehouse - Building usually located in back up areas or inland where cargo is stored. Water Feeder - Transports cargo to non-direct ports of call. Weight - Gross / Long Ton: 1,016 kg (2,240 lbs). Net / Short Ton: 907.19 kg (2,000 lbs). Metric / Kilo Ton: 1,000 kg (2,204.6 lbs). Wharfage - A port surcharge assessed when vessel comes alongside. Wire Transfer - Electronic transfer of funds. YTD - Year To Date. EDI - Electronic Data Interchange. EIR - Equipment Interchange Receipt. Documents used to receive or deliver a full or empty container/chassis at any terminal or inland container pool. Electronic Data Interchange - Communications by computer to computer from one company to another. Equalization - Compensation for additional charges incurred by shipper for delivering cargo to port designated by the carrier other than the closest port to the supplier. ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival. ETD - Estimated Time of Departure. Export Declaration - Export Declaration (Shippers.) Bureau of Census document which spells out shipment details for entry to government statistical system. Documents for export shipping declaring value of cargo to U.S. Customs. Export Documents - These documents required to export a shipment. Ex-Works - Buyer receives the cargo directly from the factory and thereafter arranges shipment, insurance and other related services themselves. Packing List - List of packages for each shipment showing individual breakdown in weights/measures. Pallet - Wooden structure generally 48 x 48 used to support cargo and ease movement by forklifts. Particular Average - Carrier determines responsibility by specific participant. Pentle Hook - Steel pivot upon which chassis and cab are connected. Per Diem - Cost per day. Charge on container held by customers for an extended time; charges levied upon a trucker due to late return of equipment. Pier - Where vessels pull alongside for loading/discharging. Pier to House - Cargo received at pier loaded in a container and picked up at destination terminal intact by consignee. Pier to Pier - Cargo movement delivered loose to pier at origin point and picked up loose at destination terminal. Piggyback - Point-to-point movement of one transportation vehicle on another. Pilferage - Cargo stolen from container or terminal. Pilot Boat - Conveys pilot to ocean vessel. Place of Delivery - Actual final destination of cargo could be water or inland. Plimsoll Mark - Depth to which a vessel may safely load, identified by a horizontal line around the ships hull. Positioning - Moving of empty equipment from surplus areas to deficient areas. Prepaid - Shipper responsible for ocean freight charges prepaid at destination. Prepaid Bill of Lading - Freight paid prior to movement. Money to be paid prior to issuance of bill of lading. Product Carrier - Caters to specialty commodities. Project Rates - Rates established for specific project. PTI - Pre Trip Inspection. Purchase Order - Common grouping of orders for goods/services. Several SKU categories may be listed on one purchase order. Most customers group their orders in a particular way to facilitate distribution at the other end. For example, one purchase order for an apparel importer might encompass 2 dozen green sweaters and 2 dozen red sweaters. If those P.O.s originated from the same store, it is simple for the store to put all items under that P.O. onto the right truck. United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA FORGOT PASSWORD If you forgot your password, please fill in below and submit to us. You will receive your password via e-mail. User ID: About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Register Thank you for your interest in UASC Online Services. Your registration will be processed within three working days. Upon receiveing our confirmation notice via email, you can login to MyUASC and access the UASC Online Services. Choose your Registration type: Agents UASC Offices Customers As a shipper, consignee, forwarder, etc, you shall have access to UASC's customer-oriented eBiz applications. Agents As a Business Partner, you shall have access to all UASC's available web based application systems. UASC Offices Your access is as per UASC's existing users profile setup. About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities Link to INTTRA SHIPMENT TRACKING You can search for your shipment status with UASC by providing the container number or B/L number and also by Booking Reference The Container No. consists of the following: The Bill of Lading No. consists of the following: Container No. Bill of Lading No. Booking Reference. . 2004 . ( ). United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Company Profile United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976; jointly by the six shareholding states from the Arabian Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E). The head office is located in the State of Kuwait. UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merit as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the market. more.. Commitment to the Arabian Gulf UASC as a National line maintains an unswerving commitment to serve the Arabian Gulf. UASC offers a wide scope of services to the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea and Indian Sub-Continent regions thereby meeting the requirements of our customers. The company has maintained its market leadership by being the top carrier; both in terms of liner cargo carryings as well as the port coverage in this region. Financial Strength The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed. UASC, with an annual turnover of more than US$ 750 million and total assets of about US$ one billion including significant current assets, is a financially strong shipping line, very capable of maintaining and expanding its reliable and stable shipping services to our customers, worldwide. more.. Diversified UASC has successfully diversified through its subsidiaries and joint ventures to provide a range of shipping related services, which include shipping agencies, freight forwarding, land transportation, sea/air cargo, petrochemical transportation, chartering, container repairs and storage. UASC is recognizing the needs of our clients to be able to electronically make cargo bookings, track and trace their shipments and eventually also receive electronical bills of lading. This recognition resulted in UASC joining the INTTRA portal in 2002 as both a member and a shareholder. UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA Company Profile United Arab Shipping Company was established in July 1976; jointly by the six shareholding states from the Arabian Gulf (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E). The head office is located in the State of Kuwait. UASC is the largest ocean carrier of dry cargo to the Middle East. UASC has assumed this position on merit as a carrier providing first class service to its customers, which has been maintained, despite ups and downs, in the market. more.. Commitment to the Arabian Gulf UASC as a National line maintains an unswerving commitment to serve the Arabian Gulf. UASC offers a wide scope of services to the Arabian Gulf/Red Sea and Indian Sub-Continent regions thereby meeting the requirements of our customers. The company has maintained its market leadership by being the top carrier; both in terms of liner cargo carryings as well as the port coverage in this region. Financial Strength The Company's authorized capital is US $ 1770 million of which US $ 991 million has been subscribed. UASC, with an annual turnover of more than US$ 750 million and total assets of about US$ one billion including significant current assets, is a financially strong shipping line, very capable of maintaining and expanding its reliable and stable shipping services to our customers, worldwide. more.. Diversified UASC has successfully diversified through its subsidiaries and joint ventures to provide a range of shipping related services, which include shipping agencies, freight forwarding, land transportation, sea/air cargo, petrochemical transportation, chartering, container repairs and storage. UASC is recognizing the needs of our clients to be able to electronically make cargo bookings, track and trace their shipments and eventually also receive electronical bills of lading. This recognition resulted in UASC joining the INTTRA portal in 2002 as both a member and a shareholder. UASC Global Network Click to Enlarge UASC Agent Locator To view UASC website you need Flash Plugin in your PC Click here to download Flash Plugin About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC Awards and Testimonials Value Added Services Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates Glossary << Back About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC Value Added Services Personalised customer service from our offices and agents worldwide. Professional and highly competent staff at all levels. INTTRA, UASC is a member and shareholder in this B2B platform. Commitment to the region, stability and reliability of service backed by the multistate ownership. In association with our affiliates and partners, we provide a totally integrated service. Maritime Conferences UASC is an active member of the major maritime agreements, which serve the interests of the Arabian Gulf & Red Sea trading communities. MIDA: Middle East India Discussion Agreement. IRA Group/ FESAMEC: Informal Rate Agreement. ( Far East South Asia Middle East Conference ). MARCO: Mediterranean Arabia Conference. EMERA: Europe Middle East Rate Agreement. IPBCC: India Pakistan Bangladesh Ceylon Conferences. Awards and Testimonials Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Associates Glossary << Back About UASC MyUASC Shipment Tracking Contact Us Site Map 2004 United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G). All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy United Arab Shipping Co.(S.A.G) Search: Report a CDS Application Problem Career Opportunities UASC Home Page: Add UASC To Favorites: Link to INTTRA About UASC Subsidiaries, J