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FrançaisCommodity stockpiles managed in such a way as to moderate price fluctuations. Goods may be sold from a stockpile when prices reach or approach predetermined ceiling prices, and they may be purchased for the stockpile when prices reach or approach…
Read MoreBuild-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
The construction and the operation of a manufacturing or services facility in a foreign country for a set period of time after it is handed over to a local government authority for a nominal fee. BOT is usually used as…
Read MoreBulk cargo
Cargo that consist entirely of one commodity and is usually shipped without packaging. Examples of bulk cargo are grain, coal, and oil.
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A vessel specifically designed to transport bulk cargo. There are two types of bulk carriers: those designed to transport dry bulk cargo such as grain or coal, and those designed to transport liquid bulk cargo such as oil.
Read MoreBulk freight
Freight not in packages or containers. For example, grain or timber.
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