Sea, RoRo and Container

What is a bill of lading (konişment)?

A bill of lading (B/L, Turkish: konişment) is a document of title in sea transport, issued by the carrier or on its behalf by the master or an agent, which shows that the goods have been…

Bill of Lading (Konişment)

What are the container types and dimensions?

The most common container types are the 20' and 40' standard (dry), the 40' high cube, the reefer (refrigerated), open top, flat rack and tank container.

Container Types

What is FCL?

FCL (Full Container Load) is ocean freight in which an entire container is reserved for a single shipper.

FCL

What is LCL?

LCL (Less than Container Load) is groupage sea freight in which shipments too small to fill a container on their own are carried in the same container as other shippers' cargo.

LCL

What is RoRo shipping?

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) is sea transport in which wheeled cargo such as trucks, trailers, cars and construction machinery is driven onto the vessel over a ramp and unloaded the same way.

RoRo Shipping