Back order
The case when the company accepts an order for goods which currently not available. The order will be completed when the goods become available.
Backfreight
A person who own ships can receive disbursement as reimbursement for cargo for goods which was returned back through the fault of consignees or consignors. This payment calls backfreight.
Balance of Trade (Opens in a new tab)
The ratio of the prices of goods exported by a country to the prices of goods imported into it for a certain period of time.
Bale (Opens in a new tab)
Bulk compressed bound and most often packaged bundle of goods: such as hay or cotton.
Barge (Opens in a new tab)
A cargo vehicle in which its autonomous driving mechanism for moving goods may or may not be present. In most cases, inland water vessels use main barges with open tops, but there are not only open but also indoor barges for dry or liquid content.
Bill of Lading
A legal document issued by a carrier to acknowledge receipt of cargo for shipment.
Blcok
Return of the unladen vehicle, which delivered to one point.
Broker
A person or firm that arranges transactions between buyers and sellers for a commission.
Bulk Cargo
Unpackaged goods transported in large quantities, such as grains or coal.