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International Shipping Terminologies - G
Gateway: A point at which freight moving from one territory to another is interchanged between transportation lines. GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade): A multilateral treaty to help reduce trade barriers between the signatory countries and to promote trade through tariff concessions. General Order (G.O.): A customs term referring to a warehouse where merchandise not entered within five working days after the carrier's arrival, is stored at the risk and expense of the importer. Generator Set (Gen Set): A portable generator which can be attached to a refrigerated container to power the refrigeration unit during transit. Go-Down: In the Far East, a warehouse where goods are stored and delivered. Gooseneck: The front rails of the chassis that raise above its plane and engage in the tunnel of a container. GRI (General Rate Increase): Describes an across-the-board tariff rate increase implemented by conference members and applied to base rates. Gross Ton: 2,240 pounds. Gross Tonnage: Applies to vessels, not to cargo. Determined by dividing the vessel's contents by 100 cubic feet. A vessel ton is 100 cubic feet. Gross Weight: Entire weight of goods, packaging and freight car or container, ready for shipment. Generally, 80,000 lbs. maximum container, cargo and tractor for highway transport. Groupage: A consolidation service, putting small shipments into containers for shipment. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight): The combined total weight of a vehicle and its container, inclusive of prime mover. ![]()
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