Term Definition| Total: 20 results | |
Bill of Lading
A legal document between shipper and carrier detailing shipment terms.
Bonded Warehouse
Secure facility where dutiable goods are stored without paying customs.
Bunker Adjustment Factor
Surcharge covering fuel cost fluctuations for ocean freight.
Booking Confirmation
Carrier approval document confirming reserved shipping space.
Breakbulk
Cargo loaded individually rather than in containers.
Bill of Sight
Temporary customs entry when exact goods unknown.
Backhaul
Return trip carrying cargo to avoid empty vehicle movement.
Barge Service
Inland waterway container transport on river vessels.
Bank Guarantee
Financial instrument securing carrier against shipper default.
Bulk Cargo
Unpacked homogeneous goods like grain or oil.
Belly Cargo
Freight carried in passenger aircraft lower deck.
Baltic Dry Index
Shipping cost benchmark for bulk commodities.
Bunker Surcharge
Fuel supplement adjusting for oil price changes.
Block Stowage
Grouping identical cargo for efficient unloading.
Blank Sailing
Cancelled vessel voyage due to low demand.
Berth
Assigned docking location for vessel loading.
Booking Cancel Fee
Charge for cancelled space reservation.
Booking Slot
Reserved space on specific vessel sailing.
Blind Shipment
Hidden origin destination for privacy.
Break Point
Trailer intermediate stop location.
| Total: 20 results | |