Incoterms 2020

Tonnage Brut

The total internal volume of a vessel measured in tons, as defined by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used for registration, port fees, and safety regulations.

Quick answer: The total internal volume of a vessel measured in tons, as defined by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used for registration, port fees, and safety regulations.

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Quick answer

The total internal volume of a vessel measured in tons, as defined by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used for registration, port fees, and safety regulations.

Why it matters

Tonnage Brut matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Tonnage Brut?

In this glossary, Tonnage Brut refers to: The total internal volume of a vessel measured in tons, as defined by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used for registration, port fees, and safety regulations.

How is Tonnage Brut used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le tonnage brut détermine l’éligibilité d’un navire à l’entrée au port, les frais d’enregistrement et les inspections de conformité de sécurité."

Why does Tonnage Brut matter in logistics?

Tonnage Brut matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Tonnage Brut?

Tonnage Brut is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Tonnage Brut belong to?

In this glossary, Tonnage Brut is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

The total internal volume of a vessel measured in tons, as defined by the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (1969), used for registration, port fees, and safety regulations.

Operational example

Gross tonnage determines a vessel’s eligibility for port entry, registration fees, and safety compliance inspections.

Localized term

Tonnage Brut

Localized example

Le tonnage brut détermine l’éligibilité d’un navire à l’entrée au port, les frais d’enregistrement et les inspections de conformité de sécurité.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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