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Bow

The front of a vessel.

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Box

Common term for an ocean going freight container.

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Break Bulk

Goods shipped loose in the vessel hold and not in a container.

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Broken Stowage

The loss of space caused by irregularity in the shape of packages. Any void or empty space in a vessel or container not occupied by cargo

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Broker

A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

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Brokerage

Freight forwarder/broker compensation as specified by ocean tariff or contract.

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Bulk Cargo

Not in packages or containers; shipped loose in the hold of a ship without mark and count.” Grain, coal and sulfur are usually bulk freight.

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Bulk-Freight Container

A container with a discharge hatch in the front wall; allows bulk commodities to be carried.

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Bulk carriers

A vessel carrying dry, liquid, grain, not packaged, bundled or bottled cargo, and is loaded without marks & number or count.

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Bull Rings

Cargo-securing devices mounted in the floor of containers; allow lashing and securing of cargo.

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