Haulier
The participating carrier responsible for drayage.

Heavy Lift
Articles too heavy to be lifted by a ship's tackle.

Heavy-Lift Charge
A charge made for lifting articles too heavy to be lifted by a ship's tackle.

High Cube
Any container which exceeds 8 feet 6 inches (102 inches) in height, usually 9 feet 6 inches.

House B/L
Bill of lading issued by forwarder.

House-to-House (H/H)
See CY/CY.

House-to-Pier (H/P)
See CY/CFS.

Hull
The body of a vessel exclusive of masts, yards, sails, rigging, machinery and equipment.

Hull Underwriter
The person with whom the ship抯 hull, machinery apparel, and tackle is insured.

I.M.C.O.
International Maritime Consultative Organization. A forum in which most major maritime nations participate and through which recommendations for the carriage of dangerous goods, bulk commodities and maritime regulations become internationally acceptable.

I.P.I.
Inland Points Intermodal. Inland carriage by another mode of transportation after discharge.

IMDG Code
International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code. The IMO recommendations for the carriage of dangerous goods by sea.

Import
Shipment of goods from a foreign country.

Import License
A document required and issued by some national governments authorizing the importation of goods into their individual countries.

Import Permit
Usually required for items that might affect the public health, morals, animal life, vegetation, etc. Examples include foodstuffs, feedstuffs, pharmaceuticals (human and veterinary), medical equipment, seeds, plants and various written material (including tapes, cassettes, movies, TV tapes or TV movies). In some countries an import permit is the same as an import license.

In Transit
In transit, or in passage.

Inbound
Inward bound. Direction of vessel or cargo going to port of discharge or final destination.

Incoterms
Incoterms are a set of uniform rules codifying the interpretation of trade terms defining the rights and obligation of both buyer and seller in an international transaction, thereby enabling anotherwise complex basis for a sale contract to be accomplished in three letters. Incoterms are drafted by the International Chamber of Commerce.

Inland Clearance Depot
A CFS with Customs Clearance Facilities.

Insulated Container
A container insulated on the walls, roof, floor and doors, to reduce the effect of external temperatures on the cargo.