LOGISTICS & FREIGHT FORWARDING GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Entire truck dedicated to one shipment.
Multiple shipments consolidated into one trailer.
20ft or 40ft container used exclusively by one shipper.
Cargo shares container space with other shipments.
Standard measurement for container capacity.
Equivalent to two TEUs.
Designed for oversized cargo.
Cargo exceeding standard container dimensions.
Mixed commodities shipped under one freight rate.
Outsourced warehousing and transportation provider.
Facility where LCL cargo is consolidated or deconsolidated.
Total weight of loaded container.
Pre-arrival customs security filing.
Global shipment identification number.
Customs declaration tracking number.
Contract between shipper and carrier.
Air freight transport document.
Confirmation cargo was delivered.
Temporary import/export passport for goods.
Allows goods to move without immediate duty payment.
Proof of origin for preferential duty rates.
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Delivery Order
Container Yard to Container Yard
Port to Port Delivery
Door to Container Yard
Container Yard to Door
Door to Door
Estimated Time of Arrival
Estimated time of departure
Actual Time Of Arrival
Actual Time Of Departure
Buyer responsible from seller's premises.
Risk transfers once goods are loaded onboard.
Seller pays freight and insurance to destination port.
Buyer pays import duties and taxes.
Seller pays all transport, duties, and taxes.
Terminal Handling Charge
Bunker Adjustment Factor
Currency Adjustment Factor
Peak Season Surcharge
Detention & Demurrage
Shipper Owned Container
Carrier Owned Container
Port of Loading
Port of Discharge
Unit Load Device
International Air Transport Association
Master Air Waybill
House Air Waybill
Customs Classification Code
Economic Operators Registration & Identification Number