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Bulk FreightGoods that are shipped loose ? not in packages or containers (i.e. grain, coal, sulfur) |
Bulk Freight ContainerRefers to a container with a discharge hatch in the front wall; allows bulk commodities to be grasped by loading hatches |
Bulk GoodsTerm for all loose bulk material and liquid goods whose quanities cannot be indicated by the piece. The dry cargo includes e.g. bauxite, ores and grains, the tank cargo includes liquid chemicals, vegetable oils and crude oil. Opposite: conventional cargo |
Bulk MaterialBulk material such as e.g. grain, coal,iron, pebbles, sand or stones |
BulkheadA partition separating one part of a ship, freight car, aircraft or truck from another part. A structure to resist water |
Bull RingsCargo-securing devices mounted in a floor of containers that allow lashing and securing of cargo |
Bunker chargeAn extra charge added to an ocean carrier’s freight rates. Also known as FAF (Fuel Adjustment Factor) |
BunkersA maritime term referring to fuel used aboard the ship. In the past, coal stowage areas aboard a vessel were in bins or bunkers |
BuoyFloating, anchored sea mark |
