Ocean shipping

Ocean shipping

Relating to the transportation of goods across an ocean or sea.

Industry: Maritime; Transportation

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Ocean shipping

Bow thrusters

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a manoeuvring aid.

Bogie

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A frame with wheels on which a container rides, more commonly referred to as a chassis.

Black cargo

Maritime; Ocean shipping

Cargo banned by general cargo workers for some reason. This ban could be because the cargo is dangerous or hazardous to health.

Billing carrier

Maritime; Ocean shipping

The carrier performing the first line haul service of the movement. This carrier is responsible for preparing the waybill document.

Bill of sight

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A written description of goods given by an importer to a customs officer in the event shipping documents have not arrived in time and the importer wishes to avoid delayed entry charges. When an ...

Straight bill of lading

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A non-negotiable bill of lading whereby the consignee named in the bill is the owner of the relative goods.

Any person who, through a contract of carriage, undertakes to perform or procure the performance of carriage by rail, road, sea, air, inland waterway, or by a combination of modes. (see also common ...