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bridge point
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
An inland location where cargo is received by the ocean carrier and then moved to a coastal port for loading.
bottom–air delivery
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
A 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 ...
bottom side rails
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
Structural members on the longitudinal sides of the base of the container.
booking number
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
Reservation number used to secure equipment and act as a control number prior to completion of a B/L.
booking
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
Arrangements with a carrier for the acceptance and carriage of freight; i.e., a space reservation.
bonded warehouse
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
A warehouse authorized by Customs authorities for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.
bond port
Metal packaging; Shipping containers
Port of initial Customs entry of a vessel to any country. Also known as First Port of Call.
