Vessel shipping weight (SWT)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-002100",
  "term": "Vessel shipping weight (SWT)",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "term_source": "Vessel Shipping Weight (SWT)",
  "definition": "Represents the gross weight in kilograms of shipments made by seafaring vessel, including the weight of moisture content, wrappings, crates, boxes, and containers (other than cargo vans and similar substantial outer containers). In some instances, shipments between the United States and countries abroad enter or depart through Canada or Mexico. Such shipments are recorded under the method of transportation by which they enter or depart the United States regardless of the transportation mode between Canada or Mexico and the country of origin or destination.",
  "subject": "Foreign trade",
  "see_also": [
    "Statistics about Foreign Trade"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/vessel-shipping-weight-swt/"
}