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Common carrier

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A public or private entity licensed to transport goods or people nationwide for a fee. Common carriers offer their services to the general public, unlike private carriers, which only transport a specific company's goods.

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Boxcar

A type of railcar that is shaped like a box, fully enclosed, and has doors on the side that open. Boxcars are used to carry a variety of freight, including...

Breakbulk cargo

Breakbulk cargo is a type of cargo that is not containerized, meaning it is not loaded into standardized shipping containers. Instead, it is transported individually or in smaller units such...

Bridge move

An intermediate move between two longer hauls. ...

Broker

1) Agent who arranges interstate movement of goods by other carriers. 2) Arranger of exempt loads for owner-operators and/or carriers. 3) One who arranges the buying/selling of goods for a...

Bulk cargo

Bulk cargo, in transportation and shipping, refers to commodities that are not packaged but are rather loaded directly into a vehicle, container, or vessel. These goods are typically loose and...

Bulk freight

See Bulk cargo. ...

Bulk Loads

In logistics and transportation, bulk loads refer to the large-scale movement of homogeneous, unpackaged goods. These goods are often raw materials or commodities such as grains, minerals, or liquids that...

Bulk train

A bulk train specializes in transporting loose, unpackaged goods like coal, grain, and minerals using specialized railcars. These trains support industries by efficiently moving large quantities of materials across long...

Bulkhead

A structure within the hull of a vessel used to increase structural rigidity and prevent cargo from shifting by creating compartments and functional areas. ...

Bunker adjustment factor (BAF)

A bunker adjustment factor (BAF) is an extra charge levied on shippers to compensate for variations in fuel prices. BAF is crucial for shipping companies to maintain profitability, especially when...