Bunkering
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Supplying fuel to a vessel, either at port, anchorage, or by bunker barge.
Why it matters commercially
Bunkering can affect vessel schedule, port time, freight surcharges, and delay risk.
Example
A vessel delay was traced to bunkering at anchorage, pushing cargo ETA beyond the customer delivery window.
Common mistake
Ignoring vessel operations such as bunkering when explaining ETA changes or surcharge exposure.
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