Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Trade Terms

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Manifest - A list of the goods being transported by a carrier.
Measurement Ton - The measurement ton (also known as the cargo ton or freight ton) is a space measurement, usually 40 cubic feet or one cubic meter. Cargo is assessed a certain rate for every 40 cubic feet or one cubic meter it occupies.
MERCOSUR - A trade alliance between Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, with Chile and Bolivia as associate members.
M/T or Metric Ton - 1000 Kilos