Shipping Abbreviation – B-
B/C: Bulk carrier. Single deck ship carrying homogenous unpackaged cargoes. Loaded through large hatchways
B/L: Bill of lading. A document signed by the carrier which acts as a Contract of Affreightment, a receipt and evidence of title to the cargo.
BAF: Bunker adjustment factor. A fuel surcharge expressed as a percentage added or subtracted from the freight amount, reflecting the movement in the market place price for bunkers.
BBB: Before breaking bulk. Refers to freight payments that must be received before discharge of a vessel commences
BDI: Both dates inclusive
BENDS: Both ends (load & discharge ports)
BI: Both inclusive
BIMCO: The Baltic and International Maritime Council
BL: Bale BL (or B/L): Bill of Lading
BM: Beam
BN: Booking note
BOB: Bunker on board
Boffer: Best offer
BPM: Bridge procedure manual
BROB: Bunkers remaining on board
BSM: Barber Ship Management
BSS: Basis
BSS 1/1: Basis 1 port to 1 port
BT: Berth terms
BWAD: Brackish water arrival draft
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