A minimum quantity commitment contract in shipping is a binding agreement between a shipper and a carrier whereby the shipper commits to transport a specified volume of cargo within a defined period in exchange for discounted freight rates and guaranteed space allocation.
Source: https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/what-are-minimum-quantity-commitment-contracts/
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