Bill of Lading (B/L)
DocumentationA legal shipping document issued by a carrier that describes freight type, quantity, and destination and serves as shipment receipt.
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Logistics Terms Glossary
A practical reference to understand freight terminology, shipping acronyms, and supply chain concepts.
Customs Broker
ComplianceA licensed professional or company authorized to process customs procedures and support import/export compliance.
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Drayage
TransportationShort-haul movement of containers or freight between ports, rail ramps, distribution centers, and nearby warehouses.
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FTL (Full Truckload)
ModeA shipping mode where one shipment uses an entire trailer or is moved as a dedicated full-capacity load.
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LTL (Less Than Truckload)
ModeA shipping service for partial loads that share trailer space with other compatible shipments.
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Incoterms
International TradeInternational commercial terms defined by the ICC that establish buyer and seller responsibilities in global trade.
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