Bill of Lading
This is the document issued by the shipping company once your goods have been loaded onto the Ocean vessel. The document is confirmation of shipment and must be produced at destination to retrieve the shipment from the destination port.

Airway Bill
This is the document issued by the Airline once your goods have been booked onto a flight. The number attached this document will allow you trace the status of the arrival of the shipment.

Binding Estimate
A binding estimate is an agreement made in advance with the mover that guarantees the total cost of the move based on the quantities and services shown on the estimate. A non-binding estimate is the carrier's approximation of the cost based on the estimated volume / weight of the shipment. A non-binding estimate is not binding on the carrier and the final charges will be based on the actual volume / weight once the consignment has been collected.

Blanket Wrapping
Cotton blanket wrapping, usually used for local and some European Moves.

Cartons
These are cardboard boxes of different sizes used for various items i.e., books, china, linen. Dolly - A device on wheels used to carry stacks of boxes or other heavy items to a moving truck.

Domestic Move
Move within Ireland

Exclusions
Items or cause of damage specifically excluded from the insurance policy. For example money, jewellry, mechanical derangement, check the insurance information provided by your mover.

Fire Insurance Cover
Specifically to cover the risk of fire whilst your goods are in store, sometimes this risk is included within a policy, other instances it is specified separately.

Owner Packed Goods
All items that maybe packed by the owner of the property.

Lump Sum
A rate given based on the information supplied by you to the mover, this is the price charged as long as the information supplied is accurate.

Carrier
The mover providing transportation of your household goods.

C.O.D.
Transportation for a private shipper for which payment is required at the time of delivery at the destination residence (or warehouse).

High Value Article
Items included in a shipment that are valued at more than ECU 500.00 . These items should be disclosed to the mover to ensure they are protected accordingly.

Inventory
The detailed descriptive list of your household goods showing the number and condition of each item.

Long Carry
An added charge for carrying articles excessive distances between the mover's vehicle and your residence.

Shuttle Service
Use of a smaller vehicle to provide service to residences that are not accessible to the mover's normal vehicles.

Storage-In-Transit (SIT)
Temporary warehouse storage of your shipment pending further transportation, for example, if your new home isn't quite ready to occupy. You must specifically request SIT service, which may not exceed a total of 180 days of storage, and you will be responsible for the added charges for SIT service, as well as the warehouse handling and final delivery charges.

Warehouse Handling
An additional charge applicable each time SIT service is provided. This charge compensates the mover for the physical placement and removal of items within the warehouse.

Terminal handling Charges
Issued by the shipping line for loading and offloading the container from the vessel onto the quay side

Demurrage
Charge issued by the shipping line as a result of holding the container on the quay or warehouse longer than the agreed time at destination normally five working days.