Glossary


Terms & Glossaries of Shipping and Trading

Block Stowage

Block Stowage is stowing cargo destined for a specific location close together to avoid unnecessary movement.

What is Block Stowage?

Block Stowage is a method of loading whereby all cargo for a specific destination is stowed together. The purpose is to facilitate rapid off-loading at the destination, with the least possible disturbance of cargo intended for other points.