Glossary

A person who arranges for transportation of loads for a percentage of the revenue from the load.

Freight forwarder/broker compensation as specified by ocean tariff or contract.

Not in packages or containers; shipped loose in the hold of a ship without mark and count.” Grain, coal and sulfur are usually bulk freight.

A container with a discharge hatch in the front wall; allows bulk commodities to be carried.

A partition separating one part of a ship, freight car, aircraft or truck from another part.

Cargo–securing devices mounted in the floor of containers; allow lashing and securing of cargo.

An extra charge sometimes added to steamship freight rates; justified by higher fuel costs. Also known as Fuel Adjustment Factor or FAF.

A maritime term referring to fuel used aboard the ship. In the past, fuel coal stowage areas aboard a vessel were in bins or bunkers.

A French classification society which certifies seagoing vessels for compliance to standardized rules regarding construction and maintenance.

A voluntary supply chain security partnership established by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in November 2001. Meeting the C–TPAT standards allows cargo owners faster processing through customs formalities and inspections.