In loading or unloading international cargoes, it is sometimes possible to exceed the load/unload rates specified in the ship charter agreement. When this happens, the ship can be underway or be released for its next trip ahead of schedule. The ship owner benefits because his vessel is experiencing higher utilization...it is available sooner for its next trip...and the charter includes provisions for rebates to the chartering party. This reduction in the charter expense is called 'despatch' and represents an additional opportunity for the person who chartered the ship.

An incentive payment paid to a carrier to loading and unloading the cargo faster than agreed. Usually negotiated only in charter parties.

speed (v), or send off/discharge a vessel or cargo in less than the time allowed.

The Despatch was a brig noted for having shipwrecked near Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland and Labrador, and for the subsequent heroic rescue of many of its passengers and crew.

Same as Dispatch.

the property of being prompt and efficient; "it was done with dispatch"

an official report (usually sent in haste)

Official correspondence, usually between the Colonial Office and vice-regal officials, such as governors, military and naval commanders. Despatches were usually numbered chronologically, allowing researchers to link records in the Office of the Governor to the Colonial Office. This number is called the despatch number

A news report, usually between 40 seconds and 1 minute 20 seconds in length, containing a short suggested cue or introduction and then the correspondent's voice with no recorded material. It is played down the telephone, usually an ISDN digital line, or sent via an FTP internet link.

The process of sending goods.

the act of sending off something

send away towards a designated goal

killing a person or animal

the point at which the details of the packet are considered to be complete.