Shipping Glossary
Blocking/BracingWood or metal supports (dunnage) to keep shipments in place to prevent cargo shifting |
BLSBL SPLIT CHARGE |
Bls.Abbreviation for bales |
BLUBasic length unit |
BNBasic length unit |
BoardGain access to a vessel |
Board FeetUnit of measurement for lumber; one board foot is equal to a one-inch board, 12” wide and 1’ long |
Board ReceiptAn acknowledgement of receipt issued by the cargo officer for goods which are actually aboard the ship |
BobtailMovement of a tractor, without trailer over the highway |
BOCBOSPORUS SURCHARGE |