Definition of Stowage Instructions

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Stowage Instructions -- Specific instructions given by the shipper or his agent concerning the way in which cargo is to be handled or stowed. It may refer to the location in the hold, whether a particular side is to be on top, the kind of other cargo it may not be near, the number of pieces which may be stacked, what implements may not be used to move it, such as "use no hooks" on bales, etc.



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