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order bill of lading
Maritime; Ocean shipping
A negotiable bill of lading. There are two types:(1) a bill drawn to the order of a foreign consignee, enabling him to endorse the bill to a third party. (2) a bill drawn to the ...
received for shipment bill of lading
Maritime; Ocean shipping
A bill of lading acknowledging the receipt of goods by a carrier for shipment on a specified vessel. This type of bill of lading is not acceptable under a letter of credit unless ...
break bulk
Maritime; Ocean shipping
The process of assimilating many small shipments into one large shipment at a central point so that economies of scale may be achieved; to commence discharge of cargo.
bonded warehouse
Maritime; Ocean shipping
A warehouse authorized by customs authorities for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.
bow thrusters
Maritime; Ocean shipping
A propeller at the lower sea-covered part of the bow of the ship which turns at right angles to the fore-and-aft line and thus provides transverse thrust as a maneuvering aid.
bogie
Maritime; Ocean shipping
A frame with wheels on which a container rides, more commonly referred to as a chassis.
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