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Dunnage

Dunnage

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A quantity of loose wood, &c. laid at the bottom of a ship to keep the goods from being damaged.

Materials such as timber battens, boards, mats, plastic sheets, paper and even inflatable bags may be necessary to prevent cargo from shifting, to prevent sweat damage to the cargo and to separate different lots of cargo.

Related:

  • Timber
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Hog (Hogging)
  • Arrived ship
  • COA (Contract of Affreightment)
  • Grain capacity

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