Logistic Terms - XYZ

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• X-Ray - High-frequency electromagnetic ray of short wave-length, capable of penetrating most solid substances.
• X.25 - International standard of the CCITT for packet switching.
• X.400 - CCITT recommendation designed to facilitate international message and information exchange between subscribers of computer-based store-and-forward services and office information systems in association with public and private data networks.
• X.500 - CCITT now ITU recommendations (ISO 9594) for the structure of directories for the maintenance of addresses used in electronic mail.
• Yard - Fenced off, outdoor storage and repair area.
• Yield Management - Process of maximizing the contribution of every slot, vessel, trade and network.
• York/Antwerp Rules - International rules governing General Average. > General Average
• ZIP - > Zone Improvement Plan
• Zone - Area, belt or district extending about a certain point defined for transport and/or charge purpose.
• Zone Haulage Rate - Rate for which the carrier will undertake the haulage of goods or containers between the place of delivery and the carrier's appropriate terminal. Such haulage will be undertaken only subject to the terms and conditions of the tariff and of the carrier's Combined Transport Bill of Lading.
• Zone Improvement Plan - Abbreviation: ZIP. System to simplify sorting and delivery of mail, consisting of a number of five digits (the so-called ZIP-code) for identification of the state, city or district, and the postal zone in the USA delivery areas.