06 Sep

Blind Shipment

A B/L wherein the paying customer has contracted with the carrier that shipper or consignee information is not given.

06 Sep

Block Stowage

Stowing cargo destined for a specific location close together to avoid unnecessary cargo movement.

06 Sep

Blocked Trains

Railcars grouped in a train by destination so that segments (blocks) can be uncoupled and routed to different destinations as the train moves through various junctions. Eliminates the need...

06 Sep

Blocking or Bracing

Wood or metal supports (Dunnage) to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting.

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Bona fide

In good faith.

06 Sep

Bond Port

Port of initial Customs entry of a vessel to any country. Also known as First Port of Call.

06 Sep

Bonded Warehouse

A warehouse authorized by Customs authorities for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.

06 Sep

Booking

Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.

06 Sep

Booking Number

Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.

06 Sep

Bottom-Air Delivery

A type of air circulation in a temperature control container. Air is pulled by a fan from the top of the container, passed through the evaporator coil for cooling,...

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