ADR
See Articles Dangereux de Route
Ad Valorem
In proportion to the value: A phrase applied to certain freight or customs
duties levied on goods, or property set as a percentage of their value.
Air Container
Any unit load device, primarily intended for transport by air, having an
internal volume of 1 m3 or more, incorporating restraint provisions compatible with an aircraft
restraint system, and an entirely flush base bottom to allow handling on roller-bed cargo handling
systems.
Air Waybill (AWB)
A document made out by or on behalf of the carrier(s) confirming receipt
of the goods by the carrier and evidencing the contract between the shipper and the carrier(s) for
the carriage of goods as described therein.
Arrival Notice
A notice sent by a carrier to a nominated notify party advising of the
arrival of a shipment or consignment.
Articles Dangereux de Route (ADR)
A European agreement concerning the international
carriage of dangerous goods by road.
Average
In marine insurance: a loss or damage to or in respect of goods or equipment.
Average Adjusters
In general average affairs average adjusters are entrusted with the task
of apportioning the loss and expenditure over the parties interested in the maritime venture and to
determine which expenses are to be regarded as average or general average.
