PARTNER LOGISTICS / GLOSSARY

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ADR – dangerous goods: ADR governs the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Cargo classification, packaging and quantity are needed to assess shipment acceptance.
AWB – air waybill: An AWB is a transport document for an air shipment. It records the shipper, consignee, cargo and air transport details.

B/L – bill of lading: A bill of lading acknowledges cargo receipt and documents sea transport arrangements. Its role in cargo release depends on the document type.

Cargo insurance: Cargo insurance provides agreed cover for specified cargo risks. The scope of cover, cargo value and policy conditions are arranged separately.
Chargeable weight: Chargeable weight is used to calculate freight charges, particularly for air shipments. Actual weight and the space occupied by the cargo are considered.
CMR – road consignment note: A CMR consignment note records the parties, cargo and arrangements for a road shipment. It is used in transport associated with the CMR Convention.
Combined transport: Combined transport links road collection and delivery with a main rail or sea leg. Terminals connect the separate stages of the journey.
Customs brokerage: Customs brokerage supports the preparation and handling of import or export customs procedures. Documentation depends on the goods and the shipment.

Door-to-door transport: Door-to-door transport connects the agreed collection and delivery addresses. The quotation should clearly identify the included legs and services.

ETA – estimated time of arrival: ETA is the estimated arrival time of a vehicle, vessel or shipment. It supports receiving plans and may be updated during the journey.
ETD – estimated time of departure: ETD means the estimated departure time. In sea and air freight, it helps coordinate cargo handover and connecting transport legs.
Euro pallet: A standard Euro pallet has a 120 × 80 cm footprint. Loaded height, gross weight and stackability also matter when arranging transport.

FCL – full container load: FCL means a container is reserved for one customer or shipment. The entire available volume does not necessarily have to be filled.
FTL – full truckload: FTL means truck capacity is dedicated to one shipment or customer. The vehicle does not have to be physically filled to capacity.

Gross weight: Gross weight includes the goods and their packaging, including the pallet when it forms part of the shipment. It supports capacity and handling planning.

Incoterms® 2020: Incoterms® rules allocate obligations, costs and risks between seller and buyer. State the chosen rule, named place and edition in the agreement.
Intermodal transport: Intermodal transport uses more than one transport mode, such as road and rail, while keeping the goods in the same loading unit, such as a container.

LCL – less than container load: LCL combines smaller shipments in a shared container. Planning includes consolidation before sailing and separation after arrival.
Load securing: Load securing prevents cargo from shifting during transport. It depends on packaging, load arrangement and suitable securing equipment.
Loading metre: A loading metre describes the length of vehicle space occupied across its width. It helps estimate capacity, especially for non-stackable cargo.
LTL – less than truckload: LTL is transport of a smaller shipment sharing truck space with other cargo. Pallet count, dimensions and gross weight are important for the enquiry.

Mega trailer: A mega trailer offers greater internal height, often around three metres. Suitability is checked against the actual cargo and vehicle dimensions.

Net weight: Net weight refers to the goods themselves, excluding packaging. Distinguishing net and gross weight helps prepare shipment information and documents.

Packing list: A packing list identifies the contents and package count of a shipment. Package marks, individual dimensions, net weight and gross weight help identify the cargo.
Pallet: A pallet is a platform used to group, handle and transport goods. Its type, dimensions and stackability affect the freight space required.

Short sea shipping: Short sea shipping connects shorter maritime routes, such as those within Europe. It may form part of combined transport with road collection and delivery.

Tautliner – curtain-sided trailer: A tautliner is a trailer with sliding side curtains. Side access can simplify loading when the equipment and site arrangements have been agreed.
Terminal: A terminal is a location for cargo transfer and connections between transport legs. It can handle containers, trailers or other loading units.