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Hague Rules, The |
A multilateral maritime treaty adopted in 1921 (at The Hague, Netherlands). Standardizes liability of an international carrier under the Ocean B/L. Establishes a legal ‘floor’ for B/L. |
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Harmonised System (HS) |
The international system published by the WCO that sets out in systemised form the goods handled in international trade. Goods are grouped in Sections, Chapters and sub-Chapters that are governed by rules. |
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Heavy lift |
Very heavy cargoes that require specialized equipment to move the products to and from ship/truck/rail/barge and terminals. This ‘heavy lift’ machinery may be installed aboard a ship designed just for such transport (Heavy lift vessel). Shore cranes, floating cranes and lift trucks may also be adapted for such heavy lifts. |
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Heavy lift vessel |
Vessel specifically designed with heavy lift cranes, to handle heavy and/or out-sized cargoes. |
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High-risk |
An activity, entity or transaction that is deemed to present a high risk to the achievement of Customs objectives. |
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Hub |
A central location to which traffic from many cities is directed and from which traffic is fed to other areas. |
