Logistic Terms - Q

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• Qualifier - Data element whose value is expressed as a code that gives specific meaning to the function of another data element or a segment.
• Quality (ISO 8402) - Totality of features and characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs. Note: The ISO 9000 standards on quality management and quality assurance consist of 4 standards: 9000 guidelines for selection and use, 9001 model for quality assurance in design/development, 9002 model for quality assurance in production and installation, 9003 model for quality assurance in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines for quality management and quality system elements.
• Quality Assurance (ISO 8402) - All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service satisfies given requirements for quality.
• Quality Control (ISO 8402) - Operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfil requirements for quality.
• Quantity Charge - Unit rate which is lower than the normal rate and applies to shipments meeting specific weight requirements (air cargo).
• Quantity Discount - Proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (air cargo). > Normal Charge
• Quarantine - Period during which an arriving vessel, including its equipment, cargo, crew or passengers, suspected to carry or carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolation to prevent the spread of such a disease.
• Quay - That part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of vessels. > Pier > Wharf
• Queue Time - > Waiting Time
• Quotas - System of controlling imports, exports or production by specifying a certain limitation.
• Quotation - Free offer to sell goods at a stated price and under specified conditions.
• Quotation Expiration Date - Date from which a quotation price is no longer valid.