Glossary


Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading

BAPLIE (BayPlan Including Empties)

BAPLIE is an EDI message sent to convey the Bayplan on occupied and empty slots in a certain vessel at a particular time.

What is BAPLIE (BayPlan Including Empties)?

BAPLIE is an EDI message sent to convey the Bayplan on occupied and empty slots in a certain vessel at a particular time. The BAPLIE message is a widely used EDIFACT message in the shipping industry. It is used by and between various parties to advise the exact stowage positions of the cargo on board of an ocean vessel. It is currently and mainly used for container cargo.