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special service tariff

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: a railroad or other shipping tariff containing regulations and charges for special services (such as storage, demurrage, reconsignment, refrigeration)

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“Special service tariff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20service%20tariff. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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