A reservation of space on a ship or plane for your cargo.
The shipping line or forwarder confirms it with a booking number, the vessel, the cut-off times and where to pick up the empty container.
Related terms
- Cut-off — The deadline for delivering cargo, documents or VGM before a ship sails.
- VGM — Verified gross mass: the certified total weight of a packed container, required before loading.
- Empty pickup — Collecting an empty container from the line’s depot to stuff your cargo.