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Factoring

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FAF (fuel adjustment factor) / bunker adjustment factor (BAF) / fuel surcharge

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FAK (freight all kinds)

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FAS (free alongside ship)

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FCA (free carrier)

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FCL (full container load)

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FDC (frozen distribution centre)

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Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)

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Feeder port

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Feeder service

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Feeder ship

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Feet (foot / ft)

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Fermentation

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Ferry

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FEU (forty foot equivalent unit)

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FIBC (flexible intermediate bulk container)

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Fifth party logistics (5PL)

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Fifth wheel

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Fighting ship

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Final port of destination

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Finished goods

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Fire point temperature

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Firm booking message (IFTMBF)

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First (chief) mate / chief (first) officer

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First (chief) officer / chief (first) mate

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First examination date

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First mile

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First party logistics (1PL)

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Fish ladder

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Fixed costs

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Fixed securing point

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Flag state

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Flammable

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Flange connection

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Flash point

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Flat bed truck

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Flat deck (deck) barge

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Flat rack (platform container)

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Flat rate grant (subsidy)

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Flat rate subsidy (grant)

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Flat wagon

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Flat yard

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Fleet management

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Flexible intermediate bulk container (FIBC)

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Flexitank

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Floor

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Flow

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FLT (forklift truck / heavy lift forklift truck)

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FMC (Federal Maritime Commission)

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FOB (free on board)

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