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BookingArrangements with a carrier, often a steamship or airline, for the acceptance and carriage of passengers or freight |
Booking NumberReservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a bill of lading |
BOSBORDER SURCHARGE |
Bottom Air DeliveryA type of air circulation in a temperature control container. Air is pulled by a fan from the top of the container, passed through the evaporator coil for cooling and then forced through the space under the load and up through the cargo. This type of airflow provides even temperatures |
Bottom Side RailsStructural members on the longitudinal sides of the base of the container |
BowThe front of a vessel |
BoxCommon term for an ocean going freight container |
Box CarA closed rail freight car |
Box ClubInternational Council of Containership Operators. Forum of discussion for all major containership owners throughout the world |
Box FormGerman territorial waters in the North Sea. Off Helgoland, extends up to 16 sm into the North Sea |
