Freight, transport and shipping terminology.
Air freight is the transport of goods by aircraft, offering the fastest international shipping for urgent, perishable or high-valu...
An Air Waybill (AWB) is a non-negotiable transport document issued by an airline or its agent that serves as a receipt for goods a...
A shipping document that serves as a receipt for cargo, a contract of carriage and a document of title.
A bonded warehouse is a secure facility, authorised by customs, where imported goods can be stored without immediate payment of cu...
Demurrage is a charge levied when cargo or a container stays at a port or terminal beyond the agreed free time, compensating the c...
Detention charges are fees a carrier levies when a container is kept outside the port or terminal — such as at the importer’s or e...
FCL (Full Container Load) is a shipping method in which a single shipper’s cargo fills an entire container, giving exclusive use o...
A specialist agent that organises the shipment of goods on behalf of importers and exporters.
LCL (Less than Container Load) is a shipping method in which cargo from several shippers is consolidated into one shared container...
Ocean freight is the transport of goods by sea in containers or bulk, the most widely used method for moving large volumes of carg...
A packing list is a shipping document that itemises the contents, weight, dimensions and packaging of a consignment, helping carri...