The asthenosphere is a part of the upper mantle just below the lithosphere that is involved in plate tectonic movement and isostatic adjustments.n the old oceanic mantle the transition from the lithosphere to the asthenosphere, the so-called lithosphere-asthenosphere boundary (LAB) is shallow (about 60 km in some regions) with a sharp and large velocity drop (5-10%).
direct delivery. Consignment in which the delivery documents (such as a bill of lading) are sent directly to the consignee, without using an intermediary such as a bank.
In global trade, delivery refers to the seller fulfilling the obligation of the terms of sale or to completing a contractual obligation. Delivery can occur while the merchandise is on a vessel on the high seas and the parties involved are thousands of miles from the goods.