Stevedoring
Category: Logistics
Definition (plain English)
Port labor and services for loading, discharging, stowing, or handling cargo on vessels.
Why it matters commercially
Stevedoring cost and performance affect break-bulk, bulk, FIO terms, damage risk, and port turnaround.
Example
A project cargo quote separated ocean freight from stevedoring so the buyer could see total loading and discharge cost.
Common mistake
Assuming port labor is included in freight without checking FI, FO, FIO, and local tariff rules.
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