Consolidation

A number of separate shipments that are assembled into one shipment for
movement on one waybill from one location to another. Consolidation of cargo can
result in reduced shipping rates.

Container
A reusable, rigid exterior shipping box that is used to ship goods by ship, truck or
rail. Air Freight containers ULD or unit lead devices) are available in a variety of
shapes and sizes.
ETA
Acronym for Estimated Time of Arrival of a carrier.

Export
To transport goods away from a country for sale to another country
Importer
The individual firm or legal entity that brings goods from a foreign source into a
customs territory during the course of trade.

Imports
To bring in commodities from a foreign country that have been processed or
assembled in other countries.
Less Than Container Load (LCL)
Freight is combined with other freight from other shippers. A container can be
loaded with LCL cargo at a container freight station for LCL delivery.

Less Than Truckload (LTL)

Freight from several shippers loaded onto an individual trailer. The shipment is
based upon a separate rate than truckload rate. LTL is in contrast to TL, which is
only one shipment from one shipper that is loaded on a tractor-trailer.
Overnight
Expedited service on a transaction where service is required on the next business
day. Delivery service is as a rule, delivery on the next business day.
Packing List
A document prepared by the shipper that lists the kinds and quantities of
merchandise in a particular shipment. A copy is generally sent to the consignee to
aid in checking the shipment when received.

Pallet
A portable platform for storing or transporting freight.
Roll-on/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro)
A ship that is specifically designed to carry wheeled and tracked vehicles as all or
most of its cargo.
Shipper
The company or person who tenders goods to a carrier for transportation.
Tare Weight
The weight of packing and containers without the goods to be shipped.

Tariff
A general term for any listing of rates or charges for the movement of goods.
Consolidation
A number of separate shipments that are assembled into one shipment for
movement on one waybill from one location to another. Consolidation of cargo can
result in reduced shipping rates.

Container
A reusable, rigid exterior shipping box that is used to ship goods by ship, truck or
rail. Air Freight containers ULD or unit lead devices) are available in a variety of
shapes and sizes.
ETA
Acronym for Estimated Time of Arrival of a carrier.

Export
To transport goods away from a country for sale to another country
Importer
The individual firm or legal entity that brings goods from a foreign source into a
customs territory during the course of trade.

Imports
To bring in commodities from a foreign country that have been processed or
assembled in other countries.
Less Than Container Load (LCL)
Freight is combined with other freight from other shippers. A container can be
loaded with LCL cargo at a container freight station for LCL delivery.

Less Than Truckload (LTL)

Freight from several shippers loaded onto an individual trailer. The shipment is
based upon a separate rate than truckload rate. LTL is in contrast to TL, which is
only one shipment from one shipper that is loaded on a tractor-trailer.
Overnight
Expedited service on a transaction where service is required on the next business
day. Delivery service is as a rule, delivery on the next business day.
Packing List
A document prepared by the shipper that lists the kinds and quantities of
merchandise in a particular shipment. A copy is generally sent to the consignee to
aid in checking the shipment when received.

Pallet
A portable platform for storing or transporting freight.
Roll-on/Roll-Off (Ro/Ro)
A ship that is specifically designed to carry wheeled and tracked vehicles as all or
most of its cargo.
Shipper
The company or person who tenders goods to a carrier for transportation.
Tare Weight
The weight of packing and containers without the goods to be shipped.

Tariff
A general term for any listing of rates or charges for the movement of goods.