Logistics Glossary
Logistics Glossary
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Logistics Glossary
Frequently used terms and abbreviations in international shipping, freight forwarding and logistics operations.
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Transport document issued for air freight shipments, serving as evidence of the contract of carriage.
International customs document allowing temporary import of goods without payment of duties.
Primary transport document in sea freight, confirming cargo receipt and serving as evidence of the contract of carriage.
Cargo that is not containerized and is loaded individually onto a vessel.
Additional charge applied by shipping lines to cover fuel cost fluctuations.
International road freight transport document used for cross-border cargo movements.
Facility where LCL cargo is consolidated or deconsolidated.
International shipment between two countries, neither of which is the country of the freight forwarder handling the operation.
The process of complying with customs requirements to allow cargo to enter or exit a country.
IATA regulations governing the transport of hazardous materials by air.
Company that organizes and coordinates cargo transport on behalf of shippers, using carriers and logistics partners.
Treatment applied to cargo or containers to eliminate pests, often required for agricultural products.
Combining multiple small shipments from different shippers into a single container.
Air waybill issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated air freight shipments.
Bill of lading issued by a freight forwarder for consolidated sea freight shipments.
Cargo requiring specialized lifting equipment due to its weight or dimensions.
Process of fastening and stabilizing cargo to prevent movement during transport.
Cargo movement using two or more transport modes under a single contract.
Formal notification from the vessel master that the ship has arrived and is ready for cargo operations.
Cargo that exceeds the standard dimensions of a container and requires special equipment.
Standard unit of measurement for container capacity, based on a 20-foot container.
Fee charged by the terminal for handling cargo within the port facility.
International customs convention covering the transport of goods by road across multiple countries under a single document.
Procedure allowing cargo release at destination without presenting original Bills of Lading, based on a confirmation from the shipping line.
Transfer of cargo from one vessel or transport mode to another at an intermediate point during transit.