Logistics terms O
O/F
The abbreviation O/F (o/f) is often used as an abbreviation for Ocean Freight.
OBO
Ore Bulk Oil Carriers (OBO) are ships that can load various types of bulk goods, such as grains, ores or petroleum products. However, this can never be done at the same time. When another type of bulk good is loaded after discharge, the holds must first be thoroughly cleaned. As a result, most of these types of ships carry the same type of cargo for a long time. Only when the market situation demands it will a switch be made to another type of goods.
OBR
OBR stands for Original Bill request at Destination. This is the request to send the Original Bill of Lading or the Telex Release, so that the goods can be released on arrival.
OFS
The abbreviation OFS stands for Official Ship Number.
Omit (Vessel Omission)
Vessel omit is the term for a vessel omission (also called a port omission) and means that a scheduled ship does not call at a planned port during its voyage. This disruption means that the ship skips the port entirely. This has major consequences for the further transport and delivery schedules of the goods.
On board
Referring to cargo being loaded or unloaded on a ship or in an aircraft.
OOG
We speak of Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo when the dimensions of the goods to be shipped fall outside the measurements of a container. An item can be too long, too tall, too wide or a combination of these. Cargo with overheight can be loaded in Open Top containers. Cargo with overwidth or overlength can be loaded on a Flat Rack container. Since this cargo takes up more space on a ship, the shipping lines charge so-called Lost Slots for the lost space, since no more containers can be loaded where the goods protrude.
Open Top Container
Open Top containers are suitable for the transport of goods that are too tall for a standard container. With these open top containers, a sliding tarpaulin is supplied which, however, can no longer be used in the case of too much overheight. In such a situation, the goods could be covered with separate tarpaulins.
Open-Sided Container
Transport container with frames of mesh on the sides covered with a tarpaulin that can be lowered to give unrestricted access to the sides of the container for loading or unloading.
Optional cargo
Cargo whose final destination is not yet known at the time of the ship's departure. Only during the transport will a final destination be indicated.
Order picking
Order picking is the preparation of shipments for the customers of the principals. In accordance with the specified specifications, the desired products and quantities are collected.
Origin
As soon as the HS code of goods is known, the country of origin must also be determined. This is necessary to determine the final customs duty. The country of origin is not the country from which the goods were shipped, but the country where the goods were produced. To establish the origin on import, ATR (Turkey) and Form A (other) certificates of origin drawn up by the local authorities are accepted. A Certificate of Origin has more of a trade function and is not accepted by customs as valid proof of origin. Therefore, before concluding the trade transaction, get good advice on the final level of import duties and any anti-dumping levy. Also make sure that you receive the correct certificates from your supplier. With export, the European origin can be proven by drawing up a EUR.1.
Origin Receiving Charge (ORC)
ORC stands for the costs in the loading port of receiving a full container on the port site and placing the container on the cargo ship.
Out of Gauge
We speak of Out of Gauge (OOG) cargo when the dimensions of the goods to be shipped fall outside the measurements of a container. An item can be too long, too tall, too wide or a combination of these. Cargo with overheight can be loaded in Open Top containers. Cargo with overwidth or overlength can be loaded on a Flat Rack container. Since this cargo takes up more space on a ship, the shipping lines charge so-called Lost Slots for the lost space. After all, no more containers can be loaded where the goods protrude.
Out of Gauge (OOG)
Out of Gauge cargo refers to cargo whose dimensions fall outside the measurements of the container. The shipping lines charge an OOG surcharge because of the lost slots. After all, no more containers can be loaded where the goods protrude.
