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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 |
Brokerage CommissionCommission received by the chartering broker from the ordering party for his services |
BRSBULK RAIL SURCHARGE |
Brussels ConventionInternational convention agreed upon during a conference in October 1922. These conventions standardise all laws regarding bills of lading |
BSCBritish Shippers Council |
BSFBL SURRENDER FEE |
BTABioterrorism Act. BTA is intended to protect the health and safety of the people of the United States from an intended or actual terrorist attack on the nation's food supply. |
BTNBrussels Tariff Nomenclature: List in which all commodities are arranged by alphabet and provided with code numbers. Since 1 January 1988 the Harmonised Code has been avaiable |
