A procurement guide to BCO controls: direct ocean contracting, NVOCC relationships, shipment identity, service levels, invoices and cargo visibility.
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Ocean Shipping & Charter Terms
Expert guides, analysis and tool comparisons on Ocean Shipping & Charter Terms from the kurums.com Procurement desk — written for business decision-makers and updated as the market moves.
- 6 guides
- Updated Aug 30, 2026
Latest in Ocean Shipping & Charter Terms
AWWL (Always Within Institute Warranty Limits): Marine Trading-Risk Controls
A procurement guide to AWWL, legacy Institute Warranty Limits, International Navigating Limits, charter-party routes and marine insurance approvals.
Cabotage and Coastwise Shipping: Domestic Maritime Sourcing Controls
A procurement guide to cabotage, coastwise shipping, vessel eligibility, route screening, waivers, documentation and domestic maritime contingency planning.
Combination Passenger and Cargo Ships: Mixed-Use Vessel Procurement Controls
A procurement guide to combination passenger and cargo ships, mixed-use capacity, SOLAS evidence, cargo segregation, passenger safety and port readiness.
Ballast Bonus, Bareboat and Bar-Bound: Decoding BB Charter Terms
A procurement guide to BB charter terminology, ballast bonus, bareboat chartering, bar-bound grain clauses and contract risk allocation.
Ocean Vessel Classification and Certificates: ABS Controls for Procurement
A procurement guide to ABS, vessel classification, certificates, surveys and evidence when buying marine transport or ship services.
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