| O/B |
Onboard Vessel. |
| O/F |
Ocean Freight (charges). |
| OBL |
Ocean Bill of Lading. |
| Ocean
Bill of Lading |
Issued by: Steamship line Purpose: Each
carrier has its own bill of lading form. Serves as contract
of carriage between carrier and shipper, spelling out legal
responsibilities and liability limits for all parties to the
shipment. The B/L also can be used to transfer title to the
goods to a party named in the document. Specifics shipment details,
such as number of pieces, weight, destination, etc. Usually
three signed originals issued. Licensed consolidators (NVOCCs)
issue their own B/Ls to shippers. |
| On-Deck
Cargo |
Cargo usually stowed on the deck of a vessel.
This cargo is usually subjected to wind and sea water. |
| On-Board
Courier |
A dedicated messenger who physically accompanies
an international shipment. |
| On-Forwarding |
Forwarding a shipment from an intermediate
stop to its final destination; subject to additional charge. |
| Open
Tops |
A 20' or 40' container with the top being
open. Used for oversized cargo, and it's covered by a tarp for
protection of the cargo. |
| Oversized
Pieces |
Shipments of 85 inches or greater that
are too large to fit on a pallet. |
