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Ocean shipping

Relating to the transportation of goods across an ocean or sea.

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Ocean shipping

on board bill of lading

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A bill of lading acknowledging that the relative goods have been received on board for shipment on a specified vessel.

ocean bill of lading

Maritime; Ocean shipping

A document defining the terms and conditions of carriage for transport of cargo by sea freight.

clean bill of lading

Maritime; Ocean shipping

(1) a bill of lading which bears no superimposed clause or notation which expressly declares a defective condition of the goods and/or the packaging (article 18, uniform customs and practice for ...

beam

Maritime; Ocean shipping

The width of a ship. Also called breadth.

belly cargo

Maritime; Ocean shipping

Freight accommodation below the main deck.

beneficial owner

Maritime; Ocean shipping

The actual owner of the lading who is using a consolidator.

berth

Maritime; Ocean shipping

The place beside a pier, quay, or wharf where a vessel can be loaded or discharged.

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