Gross Weight
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Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
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A customs declaration is the official export or import filing that declares the goods for clearance. Turkish stone exporters often say beyanname or GCB. It is logistics paperwork, not a stone finish.
Standardized shipping container used for cargo transport. In trade it also appears as kont (Turkish), Konteynır (Turkish), konteyner (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey, Morocco, and Argentina.
FOB İzmir means Free On Board delivery basis at İzmir-area loading (commonly Aliağa/TRALI for stone export). Buyer takes risk and cost once goods are on board. Turkish trade shortens it to FOB İzmir or FOB Izmir on offers.
Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is the certified total weight of a packed container required under SOLAS before vessel loading. Turkish docs often short-label it VGM. Weighbridge tickets support the declaration.
A shipping booking reserves vessel or container space for a stone shipment. Turkish trade shortens it to rezervasyon or rez.; English often says booking. It is logistics language before sailing.
Loading cargo into a container at a depot. In trade it also appears as depo dolum (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Process of placing cargo onto transport. In trade it also appears as yükleme (Turkish), Yüklemesi (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
A 20-foot container is a standard dry or general-purpose shipping container used for stone export. Trade shorthand includes 20DC, 20ST, and 1x20'. Distinct from 40' units.
Cost or service of transporting cargo by sea. In trade it also appears as navlun (Turkish), flete (Spanish). Attested most in Turkey, Spain, and Mexico.
Port of discharge (POD) is where cargo is unloaded from the carrying vessel. Turkish logistics notes often say tahliye limanı. It is distinct from the final inland delivery place.
Port of loading (POL) is where cargo is loaded onto the vessel. Turkish stone export often uses Yükleme limanı; Aliağa/İzmir are frequent POLs. It appears on B/L and booking docs.
Loading cargo into a container at the port. In trade it also appears as liman dolum (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Shipping cut-off is the deadline for cargo, containers, or documents to be accepted for a sailing. Missed cut-offs roll to the next vessel. English trade often writes cut off / cut-off.
Transport document evidencing receipt and carriage of goods. In trade it also appears as KONŞİMENTO (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Delivery of cargo to a destination seaport. In trade it also appears as liman teslim (Turkish). Attested most in Turkey.
Shipowner or ocean carrier transporting commercial cargo. In trade it also appears as armatör (Turkish), naviera (Spanish). Attested most in Turkey and Spain.
How the trade says it
esSpanish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| peso bruto | ES×1 | ×1 |
- ES×1
trTurkish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| brüt | TR×4 | ×4 |
| BRÜT KİLO | TR×5 | ×3 |
| brüt ağırlık | TR×2 | ×2 |
- brüt×4TR×4
- TR×5
- TR×2
enEnglish
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| Gross W. | TR×6 | ×7 |
| GROSS (kg) | — | ×6 |
- Gross W.×7TR×6
otherOther
| Term | Markets | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| grosa weight | MA×1 | ×1 |
- MA×1
FAQ
What does "Gross W." mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "Gross W." for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
TR · en · ×6
What does "BRÜT KİLO" mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "BRÜT KİLO" for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
TR · tr · ×5
What does "brüt" mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "brüt" for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
TR · tr · ×4
What does "brüt ağırlık" mean in Turkey?
In Turkey, traders use "brüt ağırlık" for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
TR · tr · ×2
What does "grosa weight" mean in Morocco?
In Morocco, traders use "grosa weight" for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
MA · other · ×1
What does "peso bruto" mean in Spain?
In Spain, traders use "peso bruto" for Gross Weight. Gross weight is cargo weight including packaging, usually in kilograms. Used on packing lists, VGM inputs, and customs docs. Distinct from net stone weight alone.
ES · es · ×1
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