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Bill of Lading -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A document issued by a carrier for the receipt of goods for shipment, and which describes the terms of shipment.
Acronym: BL, B/L
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Bill of Lading (1) -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition Itemized list of goods contained in a shipment.
Acronym: B/L
Reference: Truck Writers of North America (TWNA)
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Carload -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container or railcar.
Acronym: CL
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Consignee -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The person or carrier to which a shipment of goods is entrusted.
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Container Load -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container.
Acronym: CL
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Estimated Delivery Date -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The date and time a package or shipment is expected to be delivered to a given destination.
Acronym: EDD
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Estimated Time of Arrival -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The dae and time a package or shipment is scheduled or expected to arrive at a given destination; or the date and time a vehicle is expected to arrive at a given destination.
Acronym: ETA
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Estimated Time of Departure -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The date and time a vehicle or shipment is expected to depart on a journey.
Acronym: ETD
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Export Declaration -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A document required by the U.S. Treasury Department and completed by a shipper indicating the contents, value, and destination of an export shipment.
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Full Carload -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container or railcar.
Acronym: FC
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Full Container Load -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completely fills a container.
Acronym: FCL
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Full Truck Load -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completely fills the trailer or container.
Acronym: FTL
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In Bond -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment status in which goods are permitted to enter a country and temporarialy stored for transport to a final destination where the duty will be paid.
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Inland -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A term used to differentiate between the land and water segments of a transshipment; the domestic segment of a transshipment; a domestic shipment; on land; by land; over land; within the boundaries of a body of land; within a continent, country or region.
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Inland Bill of Lading -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A bill of lading that applies to overland shipments to an international carrier.
Acronym: IBL
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Less Than Carload -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container or railcar; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full carload.
Acronym: LTC
Reference: less than container load,
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Less Than Container Load -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full container load.
Acronym: LCL
Reference: less than container load,
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Less Than Truckload -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight does not completely fill the trailer or container; or a particular consignor's freight when combined with others to produce a full truckload or full container load.
Acronym: LTL
Reference: less than container load,
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Loss of Market -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition An event in which a shipment or delivery is made for which the buyer no longer needs or can use the goods; or a late shipment refused by the buyer.
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Packaging -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The wrapping, dunnage, or container in which something is packed for storage or shipment; the type or style of the wrapping or container used to protect goods during shipping and handling; materials used to prepare something for shipping or storage; or the process of packing an item for shipment
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Pro Forma Invoice -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition An advanced-notice invoice used for customs requirements, or to provide shipment information to a buyer or reciever.
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Through Bill of Lading -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A bill of lading that applies to domestic and international shipments.
Acronym: TBL
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Transit Shipment -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment passing between one port and another, or between a port and a final destination.
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Transshipment -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition The transfer of cargo from one conveyance to another.
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Truckload -
fjrigjwwe9r0logisticsglossary:definition A shipment in which the freight completly fills the trailer or container.
Acronym: TL
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