Shipping Glossary
Open-Top ContainerA container fitted with a solid removable roof or with a tarpaulin roof that can be loaded or unloaded from the top |
Operating RatioA comparison of a carrier’s operating expense with its gross receipts |
OPSPORT SERVICE CHARGE AT ORIGIN |
OPTADDITIONAL F.OPTION STOW |
Optimum CubeThe highest level of cube utilization that can be achieved when loading cargo into a container |
Optional Discharge B/LCovering cargo with more than one discharge point option possibility |
ORCORIGININ RECEIVING CHARGE |
Order B/LIssued to the order of a party, usually the shipper, whose endorsement is required to affect its negotiation |
Order Nofify B/LIssued usually to the order of the shipper with the additional clause that the consignee is to be notified upon arrival of the merchandise. Such mention of the consignee does not give the consignee title to the merchandise |
Order-Notify (O/N)A bill of lading term to provide surrender of the original bill of lading before freight is released; usually associated with a shipment covered under a letter of credit |