06 Sep

Bunker Charge

Bunker Adjustment factor (BAF), or Bunker Surcharge (BSC) are surcharges assessed by the carrier to freight rates to reflect current cost of bunker.

06 Sep

Bunkers

A Maritime term referring to Fuel used aboard the ship. Coal stowage areas aboard a vessel in the past were in bins or bunkers

06 Sep

Bridge Point

An inland location where cargo is received by the ocean carrier and then moved to a coastal port for loading.

06 Sep

Bridge Port

A port where cargo is received by the ocean carrier and stuffed into containers but then moved to another coastal port to be waded on a vessel.

06 Sep

C&F Terms of Sale, or INCOTERMS.

Obsolete, albeit heavily used, term of sale meaning “cargo and freight” whereby Seller pays for cost of goods and freight charges up to destination port. In July, 1990 the...

06 Sep

Cabotage

Water transportation term applicable to shipments between ports of a nation; commonly refers to coast-wise or inter-coastal navigation or trade. Many nations, including the United States, have cabotage laws...

06 Sep

Carnet

A Customs document permitting the holder to temporarily carry or send merchandise into certain foreign countries (for display, demonstration or similar purposes) without paying duties or posting bonds. Any...

06 Sep

Captain’s Protest

A document prepared by the captain of a vessel on arriving at port; shows conditions encountered during voyage, generally for the purpose of relieving ship owner of any loss...

06 Sep

Cargo

Freight loaded into a ship.

06 Sep

Cargo Manifest

A manifest that lists all cargo carried on a specific vessel voyage.

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