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A8A Manifest

A form issued by a licensed CustomÂ¡Â¯s Broker which allows CCRA to monitor in bond shipments as they move through
Canada.

AMS Automated Manifest System.

An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers when imported to U.S.A. through
electronic submission of cargo manifests in lieu of bulk paper manifests.

Arrival Notice

An advice that the carrier or forwarder sends to the consignee advising of goods coming forward for delivery. Pertinent
information such as bill of lading number, container number and total charges due from consignee etc, are included and sent to
consignee prior to vessel arrival. This is done gratuitously by the carrier or forwarder to ensure smooth delivery but there is no
obligation by the carrier or the forwarder to do so. The responsibility to monitor the transit and present himself to take timely
delivery still rests with the consignee.

Awkward Cargo

Cargo of irregular size that can either be containerized (packed in container) or non-containerized (without equipment
associated with) during transportation. It requires prior approval on a case-by-case basis before confirmation of booking.

Axle Load

Maximum load permitted to be carried on each axle of a motor vehicle.

Berth

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

Bill of Lading (B/L)

The official legal document representing ownership of cargo. It is a negotiable document confirming the receipt of cargoes, and
the contract for the carriage of cargoes between the shipper and the carrier.

Block Train

Railcars grouped in a train by destination so that segments (blocks) can be uncoupled and routed to different destinations as
the train moves through various junctions. This eliminates the need to break up a train and sort individual railcars at each
junction.

Bona fide

In good faith.

Bonded Carrier

A carrier licensed by U.S. Customs to carry Customs-controlled merchandise between Customs points. Old Dominion is a
bonded carrier.

Bonded Warehouse

A warehouse authorized by Customs for storage of goods on which payment of duties is deferred until the goods are removed.

Booking

Arrangement with a steamship company for the acceptance and cartage of freight.

Booking Number

A reference number for bookings registered with a carrier. It should be unique without duplication for a three-year period.

Bow

The front of a vessel.

Box

Common term for an ocean-going freight container.

Broker

An individual, partnership or corporation which arranges transportation service for client companies.

Break-bulk Cargo

Goods shipped loose in the vessel hold and not in a container.

Broken Stowage

The spare volume of a container or the cargo hold of a vessel where no cargoes are stowed. It is a reflection of the bad stowage
of the container or the vessel.

Bulk Carriers

A vessel carrying dry, liquid, grain, not packaged, bundled or bottled cargo, and is loaded without marks and number or count.

Bull Rings

Cargo-securing devices mounted in the floor of containers which allow lashing and securing of cargoes.

Bunker Surcharge (BAF, BSC)

Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), or Bunker Surcharge (BSC) are surcharges assessed by the carrier to freight rates to reflect
current cost of bunker.

Bunkers

Heavy oil used as fuel for ocean vessels.