Apparel Search — Shipping, Freight & Customs
Ocean freight lines and shipping companies beginning with B, from the Apparel Search freight line directory.
The Apparel Search freight line directory lists the ocean carriers and shipping companies that move the world’s clothing — container lines, ro-ro and breakbulk operators, and the NVOCCs and maritime services between them. This page covers the lines whose names begin with “B.” Listings run from Baier Hatch to Berge Bulk.
Use the letter index to browse the full directory, or start from the ocean freight guide for how container shipping works for apparel — FCL and LCL, garments on hangers, transit times and the documents that travel with your cargo.
FCL (full container load) means one shipper books an entire container. LCL (less than container load) means your cartons share a container with other shippers’ cargo, priced by volume — the usual choice for smaller apparel orders.
Compare them on your actual trade lane: port coverage at your origin and destination, transit time, sailing frequency, and experience with apparel and garments on hangers. Your freight forwarder can quote several lines on the same lane.
The bill of lading is the carrier’s receipt for your cargo, the contract of carriage, and — when issued as an original negotiable bill — a document of title. Check every detail on it: errors delay release at destination.
Related Apparel Search guides and directories for moving apparel freight.