Shipping Glossary
BUCBulk unitization charges |
Bulk CarrierShip for the transport of bulk |
Bulk CarriersAll vessels designed to carry dry bulk cargo, as well as carriers with bulk cargoes such as grain, ore and oil |
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) |