ARTM

1) Approved requirements and test methods for the classification and packaging of dangerous goods for carriage. HSE publication.

Articulated vehicle

1) A goods vehicle comprising a powered tractive unit (ie the drawing vehicle) and a semi-trailer superimposed upon it in such a way that when the trailer is uniformly loaded, not less than 20 per cent of the weight of the load is borne by the tractive unit. Certain buses and coaches are also articulated where they are in two parts (ie hinged) and where the passenger can pass from one part to the other.

Armitage Report

1) A report published by the DoT (now DTLR) in 1980 entitled ‘Report of the Inquiry into Lorries, People and the Environment’ based on the work of a committee headed by Sir Arthur Armitage which recommended increased lorry weights for the UK.

Arbitration

1) A widely employed means of settling disputes via an arbitrator, ie an independent person or authority (eg an advocate or judge) whose final decision is usually binding on the parties concerned.

APT

1) After peak tank. Tank on ship for carrying fuel, water, etc located in stern of vessel. Usually forms aft-most watertight bulkhead.

APR

1) Adjustable pallet racking. Pallet rack with beams adjustable for height on side frames usually in increments of 75 mm.