The movement by ocean of packaged goods that are not containerized.

Goods that must be held until duties are paid are normally put in a bonded warehouse. Warehouses must be approved by the relevant Customs Department and must be under bond or guarantee of compliance with revenue laws.

When cargo is loaded directly from the barge to the ocean carrier, therefore avoiding delivery to the wharf

A notice from the ocean carrier to the "notify party" indicating the vessel's estimated arrival date; identifying shipment details such as the number of packages, weight, and container number, and indicating when free time expires. Often includes a freight invoice.