Full Container Load
Ocean freight in which container capacity is used for one shipper’s cargo.
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language of logistics.
Short explanations of common terms used in transport quotations and operational communication.
ESSENTIAL VIEW
Understanding the terms makes options easier to compare.
Abbreviations used in transport documents and quotations help define the operating scope and each party’s responsibilities.
These explanations are for general information. The scope of a term in a contract or specific shipment must be read with the relevant documents and conditions.
TERMS
Frequently used terms.
Less than Container Load
Ocean freight in which container capacity is shared by multiple shippers.
Full Truck Load
Road freight in which vehicle capacity is dedicated to one shipment.
Less than Truck Load
Partial road freight in which vehicle capacity is shared by different shipments.
Bill of Lading
The transport document issued for an ocean freight movement.
Air Waybill
The transport document used for air cargo.
Road consignment note
A document showing the transport agreement and cargo information in international road freight.
Estimated Time of Arrival
The estimated arrival time of the vehicle or cargo.
Estimated Time of Departure
The estimated departure time of the vehicle.
Terminal equipment time
A charge associated with a container exceeding its allowed free time at the terminal.
Container time outside terminal
A charge associated with a container not being returned within free time after leaving the terminal.
Delivery terms
International trade rules defining transport, cost and risk responsibilities between seller and buyer.
CHECKLIST
Review these points when reading a quotation
- 01
Separate services included in and excluded from the freight charge.
- 02
Remember that estimated departure and arrival dates are not fixed commitments.
- 03
Confirm free time and waiting conditions.
- 04
Check that the delivery term matches the parties’ responsibilities.
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