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Ad Valorem In proportion to the value: A phrase applied to certain freight or customs duties levied on goods, property, etc. set as a percentage of their value.
Arrival Notice Written notice sent by a carrier to a nominated party advising of the arrival of the vessel and/or a certain shipment.
aaaa - always accessible, always afloat
a.a.r. against all risks
AC account current
A/D alternate days
a.t.s. all time saved
a.o.h. after office hours
a/o (1)on account; (2) and/or
a.p.s. arrival pilot station
asap as soon as possible
attn; att. attention
a.t.d.n. any time day or night |