Glossary of Universal Freight Terms

Freight is the paid transportation of goods by land, sea, or air, and also refers to the goods being transported.

Freight Terms are the conditions agreed upon between the shipper, carrier, and consignee that specify the responsibility for payment of transportation...

A standardized set of rules and conditions governing the transportation and handling of goods between a shipper and a receiver across different modes ...

A comprehensive glossary that lists and explains freight and logistics terms alphabetically from A to Z.

Freight type refers to the systematic classification of goods to be transported based on their physical or chemical characteristics, packaging and han...

Air freight refers to the transportation of goods by aircraft, including associated logistics services such as loading, customs clearance, and storage...