Associated definitions: to freight (1) to determine or calculate the freight for a particular consignment to freight (2) to show the freight (amount) on a document such as a ship’s manifest or bill of lading

See also: Breakbulk liner ancillary charges Charter freight terms Container freight Containers and associated ancillary charges Conventional freight and the export contract Liner and conference tariffs Liner surcharges

The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is a specialised division of the International Chamber Of Commerce (ICC). The IMB is a non-profit making organisation, established in 1981 to act as a focal point in the fight against all types of maritime crime and malpractice. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its resolution A 504 (XII) (5) and (9) adopted on 20 November 1981 has, inter alia, urged governments, all interests and organizations to cooperate and exchange information with each other and the IMB with a view to maintaining and developing a co-ordinated action in combating maritime fraud. The IMB has an MOU with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and has an observer status with Interpol (ICPO).