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What does Bunker adjustment factor (BAF) mean in freight forwarding?

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B / Bunker adjustment factor (BAF)

A maritime fuel surcharge. A carrier may apply a bunker adjustment factor to its freight rate to cover an upward fluctuation in the cost of bunkers.