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			Barge - 




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A flat-bottomed vessel for transporting freight in rivers or canals and which is usually towed or pushed by another craft.  Barge
Related Terms: Barge - canal | craft | freight | ship | transportation | vessel | water |
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Boat -

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A small vessel or craft that is usually open; or a vessel designed for use on inland rivers, lakes or waterways.  Boat
Related Terms: Boat - craft | inland waterway | vessel | water |
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Cargo -

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The freight carred by a ship, aircraft, truck or other vessel or vehicle.
Related Terms: Cargo - aircraft | cargo handler | freight | ship | truck | vehicle | vessel |
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Gross Tonnage -

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The total carrying capacity of a vessel in units of 100 cubic feet.
Related Terms: Gross Tonnage - displacement | tonnage | vessel |
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Ship -

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The act of transporting goods or materials; or a vessel designed for ocean travel.  Ship
Related Terms: Ship - broker | cargo | carrier | consign | displacement | freight | goods | marine | ocean | shipment | shipper | transport | vessel |
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Tonnage -

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The displacement of a vessel in tons of water; or a duty charged per ton of cargo at a port, pier, dock or canal.
Related Terms: Tonnage - canal | displacement | dock | duty | pier | port | vessel |
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Vessel -

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A craft designed for water transportation.  Vessel
Related Terms: Vessel - craft | transportation | water |
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