ACS (A.C.S.):U.S. Customs´ master computer system, “Automated Commercial Systems.”

Affreightment, Contract of: An agreement by an ocean carrier to provide cargo space on a vessel at a specified time and for a specified price to accommodate an exporter or importer.

Air Waybill:The forwarding agreement or carrying agreement between shipper and air carrier and is issued only in non-negotiable form.

All In:The total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.

Alongside:A phrase referring to the side of a ship. Goods delivered “alongside” are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ship´s tackle so that they kan be loaded.

Ambient Temperature: The temperature of a surrounding body. The ambient temperature of a

container is the atmospheric temperature to which it is exposed.

AMS:The U.S. Customs´ “Automated Manifest System.”

Apparent Good Order: When freight appears to be free of damage so far as a general survey can determine.