Shipping Glossary
BPSBLOOD PLASMA SERUM SPECIAL HANDLING SURCHARGE |
Break bulkPalletized packaged goods that are not containerized. To unload and distribute a portion or all of the contents of a rail car, container or trailer |
Break PointStuffing and destuffing point of a container unless shipped from house-to-house |
BridgeControl centre of a ship from which the ship is controlled |
Bridge FittingConnecting piece connecting containers on deck with each other in horizontal direction |
BROBROKERAGE |
BroadsideLateral wall of a ship |
Broken StowageThe loss of space cause by irregularity in the shape of packages. Any void or empty space in a container not occupied by cargo |
BrokerA person/organization who arranges for transportation of multiple loads for a percentage of the revenue |
BrokerageFreight forwarder/broker compensation as specified by ocean tariff |