Shipping
Ocean and air shipping documents, bills of lading and carriage basics.
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Bill of Lading noun
The document a carrier issues for ocean cargo that serves as proof of shipment and shows who owns the goods.
Also known as: B/L, BOL, BoL Published 2026-08-05 -
Demurrage noun
The daily fee a shipping line charges when your container stays at the port or terminal past the free time.
Also known as: Demurrage Charges, DEM Published 2026-08-04