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Glossary

Term	Definition
NAABSA	Not Always Afloat But Safely Aground Hits: 583
NAVIGATION	The art and science of conducting a ship safely from one point to another Hits: 761
NCB	National Cargo Bureau Hits: 492
NESTING	Implies that cargo is presented stacked in the contour of similarly shaped cargo, it may be likened to a stack of plates. This is particularly relevant in the presentation of tankage strakes for transport Hits: 437
NM	Nautical Mile. One minute of latitude; approximately 6,076 feet - about 1/8 longer than the statute mile of 5,280 feet Hits: 408
NON-REVERSIBLE	(Detention). If loading completed sooner than expected, then saved days will not be added to discharge time allowed. Hits: 444
NOR	Notice of Readiness Hits: 492
NRT	Net Restricted Tonnage Hits: 486
NYPE	New York Produce Exchange Hits: 455

IFA offers services that cover efficiently any need for transport by sea or by land, from machinery to complete 'hi-tech, from food to chemicals.

IFA has been operating since 1982 in the field of international shipping has always been pursuing a business strategy that focuses on the development of the service the client's business.