B/L
Bill of lading.
Back to Back
A rack system where racks are placed with front faces towards the corridor and backs close to each…
Back-to-Back Rack Spacing
The gap left between two racks in a back-to-back rack system, considering pallet overhangs from the racks.
BAF
(Bunker Adjustment Factor) Including fluctuations in fuel oil prices proportionally in ocean freight charges.
Barcode
A combination of lines and spaces with different thicknesses that can be read by an optical scanning device…
Belt Conveyor System
Conveyors designed with a transport surface made of plastic, rubber, or similar materials that have the potential to…
Bilateral Transit Permit
A document required to be presented in the destination country for a transport between two countries.
Bill Of Entry
A written declaration document submitted to customs authorities specifying the characteristics, dimensions, and qualities of goods to be…
Bill Of Lading
Loading instruction containing all details of sender and receiver, loading date and place, delivery location, type, quantity, gross…
Bonded Warehouse
A type of warehouse where goods subject to customs legislation are stored under customs supervision and necessary procedures…
Border Crossing
Indicates the country borders where export and/or import vehicles enter or exit countries on transit routes.
Box
A package of various sizes containing various items.
Box Trailer
Closed box trailer.
Broker
A broker acting as an intermediary between the shipowner and the shipper.
Buffer Stock
Inventory held between work centers to balance the production flow.
Bulk Cargo
A type of cargo where the load is not in a container that can be handled by equipment…
