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Allowance

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A deduction or discount from a standard rate or charge.

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What is an Allowance?

Allowance in shipping generally refers to a specific amount of cargo or weight that is permitted on a particular vessel or route. This can include allowances for individual shipments, as well as overall weight limits for a given vessel or shipping route. 

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