KT: Kilo or metric ton. 1,000
kilos or 2,204.6 pounds.
Kilogram: 1,000 grams or 2.2046 pounds.
King Pin: A coupling pin centered on the front underside of a chassis;
couples to the tractor.
Knocked Down (KD): Articles which are taken apart to reduce the cubic
footage displaced or to make a better shipping unit and will be
re-assembled.
Knot: The nautical mile (6,082.66 ft.). This term evolved in early
maritime history when speed was measured by tossing a log which was secured
by a line. A knot was tied into the line at approximately six feet
intervals. The number of knots measured was then compared against time
required to travel the distance of 1,000 knots in the line.
Known Loss: A loss discovered before or at the time of delivery of a
shipment.
