FREIGHT PAYER

The party primarily responsible for paying the line-haul freight charges for transportation provided by RR and/or other rail common carriers.

FREE TIME

A period of time following actual or constructive placement during which demurrage is not chargeable. Free time as designated below will be allowed for each railcar can be found in ITEM 2.01 of this circular unless otherwise noted in individual RR Rate Tariff 2000...

FORWARDING INSTRUCTIONS

Shipping instructions provided at the point of loading that contain all the necessary information to transport the shipment to its final destination.

EMPTY RELEASE INFORMATION

Advice provided by the consignee to authorized personnel, that the railcar(s) are unloaded and available to pull. This information must include the identity of the consignee, party furnishing information, and the railcar(s) initial and number.