Ocean Bill of Lading A receipt for the cargo and a contract for transportation issued by an ocean carrier. When issued in negotiable form, it is also an instrument of title.
On Board Bill of Lading SHIPPING waybill certifying presence of goods: a document establishing that goods have been loaded onto a particular vessel and that the carrier is now responsible for their safe passage.
On Deck Bill of Lading An ocean bill of lading containing the notation that the goods have been loaded on the deck of the vessel.
Oncarriage The carriage of goods by any mode of transport to the place of delivery from the ocean vessel (main means of transport) at the port (place) of discharge.
One-Stop-Shop (SPOC / Single Point of Contact) -
A location, where various requirements can be met in one place.
One-Way Pallet One-way-pallets are designed to be used once only and then disposed of.
Open-Sided Container Open-sided container apparatus includes a cap member having an internal divider wall forming pockets for receiving corner posts of L-shaped cross-section. The corner posts have bottom endwalls for cushioning the corners of an appliance. The cap and corner posts may be used separately, if desired.
Open-Top Container Open tops do not have a solid roof; instead they are covered with a removable, weatherproof tarpaulin that can be secured with ropes. The metal beam above the door can be opened to the right or left and can also be dismantled from the container. Lashing rings at the inside base of the container are used to secure and prevent shifting of cargo during movement. This type of container is suitable for over-height cargo and heavy machinery.
Order Bill of Lading B/L that is written (drawn) 'To Order' of the consignee and is, therefore, a negotiable-instrument of title.
Out of Gauge Cargo cargo too large to fit standard containers
Outsider (Non-Conference) This is the counterpart of a conference.
Over Pivot Rate Rate per kilogram to be charged for the over pivot weight (air cargo).
Over Pivot Weight weight in excess of the pivot weight (air cargo).
Overheight Cargo Cargo extending above the height of an open top container.
Overlength Cargo Cargo which dimensions are exceeding the normal dimensions of a 20 or 40 feet container.
Overpack Outer container designed to enclose and secure one or more inner containers.
Overtime The amount of time someone works beyond normal working hours
