Glossary - Q
Quality
Quality Charge
Quantity Discount
Quarantine
Quay
Queue
Quoin
Quotas
Quotation
Quotation expiration date
Quality
The degree of excellence of a product or a service.
Quality Charge
The unit rate which is lower than the normal rate and applies to shipments meeting specific weight requirements (aircargo).
Quantity Discount
A proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (aircargo).
Quarantine
The period during which an arriving vessel, including its equipment, cargo, crew or passengers, suspected to carry or carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolation to prevent the spread of such a disease.
Quay
That part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of vessels. Synonym: Pier.
Queue
A stored arrangement of computer data, programs or messages, waiting to be processed in the order in which they were submitted.
Quoin
Timber wedge used to secure drums against movement.
Quotas
A system of controlling imports, exports or production by specifying a certain limitation.
Quotation
Amount stated as the price for certain services or goods to be provided.
Quotation expiration date
The date as from which a quotation price is no longer valid.