Glossary of Terms - T

TARif Integrated Communautaire (TARIC)

The integrated customs tariff of the European Union.

TIR

Transport International des Merchandises par la Route.

TOFC

See Trailer on Flat Car

Tallyman

A person who records the number of cargo items together with the condition thereof at the time it is loaded into or discharged from a vessel.

Tank Container

A tank, surrounded by a framework with the overall dimensions of a container for the transport of liquids or gasses in bulk.

Tilt Transport

Road transport whereby the cargo area is protected against the elements by means of a tilt made of canvas or other pliable material.

Transhipment

A shipment under one Bill of Lading, whereby sea (ocean) transport is 'broken' into two or more parts. The port where the sea (ocean) transport is 'broken' is the transhipment port.
Transfer of cargo from one means of transport to another for on-carriage during the course of one transport operation.

Transit Cargo

Cargo between outwards customs clearance and inwards customs clearance.

Cargo arriving at a point and departing there-from by the same through flight (air cargo).

Tweendeck

Cargo carrying surface below the main deck dividing a hold horizontally in an upper and a lower compartment.

Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)

Unit of measurement equivalent to one twenty foot container.

Twistlock

Device which has to be inserted into the corner fittings of a container and is turned or twisted, thus locking the container for the purpose of securing or lifting.

Two Way Pallet

A pallet frame which allows a fork lift access at two opposite sides.