Quarantine (shipping) (1) When an arriving ship or airplane, including its passengers, crew and cargo, suspected of carrying a contagious disease is held in isolation to prevent the possible spread of the disease. (2) The place where a ship, airplane, individual or cargo is detained during quarantine.
Quay (shipping) A structure built for the purpose of mooring a vessel. Also known as a pier.
Quota (s) (customs) A limitation on the quantity of goods that may be imported into a country from all countries or from specific countries during a set period of time. (general) (1) Absolute quotas permitting a limited number of units of specified merchandise to be entered or withdrawn for consumption in a country during specified periods. (2) Tariff-rate quotas permitting a specified quantity of merchandise to be entered or withdrawn in a country at a reduced rate during a specified period.
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