Glossary of Shipping Terms

KANBANÂ
The Japanese word referring to the manufacturing control system in which suppliers deliver needed parts just in time to the assembly line for use.Â

KD FLATÂ
An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped to reduce its bulk at least 66-2/3% below its assembled size.Â

KDCLÂ
Knocked Down in Carload Lots.Â

KDLCLÂ
Knocked Down in Less than Carload Lots.Â

KEELÂ
The lowest longitudinal timber of a vessel, on which framework of the whole is built up; combination of iron plates serving same purpose in iron vessel.Â

KNOCKED DOWN (KD)Â
An article taken apart, folded, or telescoped in such a manner as to reduce its bulk at least 33-l/3% below its assembled bulk.Â

KNOT, NAUTICALÂ
The unit of speed equivalent to one nautical mile: 6,080.20 feet per hour or 1.85 kilometers per hour.

Glossary of Shipping Terms

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