Same bottom cargo
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03 September 2017
explain same bottom or retention cargo
23 July 2025
Sure! Here’s an explanation of **Same Bottom Cargo** (also called **Retention Cargo**) in shipping and logistics:
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### **Same Bottom Cargo / Retention Cargo**
* **Meaning:**
Cargo that is shipped on the **same vessel** (same bottom) which carries the main goods or consignment. The term “bottom” refers to the ship or the transportation vehicle.
* **Context:**
Sometimes, due to operational reasons or contractual terms, additional goods (cargo) are shipped on the same vessel to the same consignee, either at the time of the original shipment or shortly after.
* **Retention Cargo:**
This is cargo retained or held by the shipper to be shipped later on the **same vessel** as the original shipment, often due to delay in readiness or documentation.
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### **Why is it Important?**
* **Customs and Insurance:**
Authorities and insurers often treat same bottom cargo differently, especially for valuation, duty, or claim purposes.
* **Consolidation:**
Helps in consolidation of shipments to reduce freight costs.
* **Documentation:**
Requires proper mentioning in the Bill of Lading and shipping documents to show that goods belong to the same shipment.
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### **Example:**
* A company ships 1000 units of goods by Ship A on 1st July.
* Due to delay, 200 more units are ready only on 3rd July.
* These 200 units are shipped on the **same ship (Ship A)**, referred to as **Same Bottom Cargo** or **Retention Cargo**.
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### **Same Bottom Cargo / Retention Cargo**
* **Meaning:**
Cargo that is shipped on the **same vessel** (same bottom) which carries the main goods or consignment. The term “bottom” refers to the ship or the transportation vehicle.
* **Context:**
Sometimes, due to operational reasons or contractual terms, additional goods (cargo) are shipped on the same vessel to the same consignee, either at the time of the original shipment or shortly after.
* **Retention Cargo:**
This is cargo retained or held by the shipper to be shipped later on the **same vessel** as the original shipment, often due to delay in readiness or documentation.
---
### **Why is it Important?**
* **Customs and Insurance:**
Authorities and insurers often treat same bottom cargo differently, especially for valuation, duty, or claim purposes.
* **Consolidation:**
Helps in consolidation of shipments to reduce freight costs.
* **Documentation:**
Requires proper mentioning in the Bill of Lading and shipping documents to show that goods belong to the same shipment.
---
### **Example:**
* A company ships 1000 units of goods by Ship A on 1st July.
* Due to delay, 200 more units are ready only on 3rd July.
* These 200 units are shipped on the **same ship (Ship A)**, referred to as **Same Bottom Cargo** or **Retention Cargo**.
---
If you want, I can also help explain the implications on invoicing, customs clearance, or insurance related to this.
Would you like that?
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