It is also a receipt for cargo accepted for transportation, and must be presented for taking delivery at the destination. Air freight forwarder an air freight forwarder provides pickup and delivery service under its own tariff, consolidates shipments into larger units, prepares shipping documentation, and tenders shipments to the airlines. Freight glossary and acronyms fhwa freight management. Glossary of terms airfreight a aams air automated manifest system act active temperature controlled system adr international and european contract for hazardous goods transports on the road aog aircraft on ground ata air transport association of america atb air transport board of canada att goods attached to air waybill avi live animal. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official definitions. The driver takes the signed delivery receipt to the terminal for retention. Express, or passenger baggage tendered to an airline for transportation. Customs brokerage fee glossary of terms the following are descriptions of terms related to brokerage services and fees provided by ups supply chain solutions, inc. All in the total price to move cargo from origin to destination, inclusive of all charges.
Goods delivered alongside are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of the transport ships tackle so that they can be loaded. Sonstegaard, university of arkansas a wellfunctioning freight transportation system is an essential element in any successful economy. Carriers lien the right of a carrier to hold cargo pending payment of freight charges, or of. Air freight a service that provides for the air transportation of goods. Choose from a variety of flexible and efficient shipping tools to best fit your business. May 22, 2018 freight basics glossary terminology posted on 22 may 2018 freight terminology can be confusing many of the phares we used have developed in different parts of the world at different times you may even find the same active or document has different names just depending on whether the freight moves by road or air. Aci established in 1941, aci is an indispensable tool for air freight, air cargo and freight forwarders alike. An exempt forhire air carrier that will fly anywhere on demand. Basically a receipt that describes what contents of the shipment, where it is heading, from where it left, the name. An enterprise that offers transportation service via air.
We used our extensive logistics knowledge and experience to create a straightforward guide to freight shipping and logistics terminology. Unsure about what some of the air cargo lingo means. The relationship existing between two parties by which one is authorized to transact certain business for the other. Freight transportation planning and logistics amelia regan, university of california, irvine jose holguinveras, city college of new york garland chow, university of british columbia miles h. Air freight forwarder an air freight forwarder provides pickup and delivery service to. Actual time of arrival, or airporttoairport, or air transport association of america. An extra fee charged by carriers for additional services rendered, which can include detention and fuel surcharges. Carrier is any person or company who, in a contract of carriage, undertakes to perform or to procure the performance of transport by rail, road, air, sea, inland waterways or by. In return, the agent receives commissions or discounted freight rates from the airlines.
Pollutants may include almost any natural or artificial composition of airborne matter capable of being airborne. Rvcf glossary of retail supply chain terms term acronym. We offer guaranteed and nonguaranteed air freight services within and between the u. An application that expedites the clearance of cargo for the subsequent release of containers. Click on any of the sections below to see the abbreviations used in that area. Freight forwarder a person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of a shipper. Apr 03, 2014 air cargo air freight terminology and abbreviation by tilak 1. Air waybill means the version of the ups air freight services air waybill or the ups shippers letter of instruction current at the time the shipment is presented to ups for carriage, available at.
Freight bill a document issued by the carrier based on the bill of lading and other information. Asns may be paperbased, however, electronic notification is preferred. The following contains the general terms and conditions of contract under which ups air freight services are provided. Alongside a phrase referring to the side of a ship. The second half can be referred to as the back haul rate. A single digit of the air waybill number used to insure that the air. United nations dangerous goods number undg number the fourdigit number assigned by the united nations committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods to classify a substance or a particular groups of.
Freight terminology can be confusing many of the phares we used have developed in different parts of the world at different times you may even find the same active or document has different names just depending on whether the freight moves by road or air. An awb is a bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination. Is a type of freight forwarder who specializes in air cargo and acts for airlines that pay him a fee usually 5%. Freight companies another name for a transportation company or common carrier. View ups air freight terms and conditions of contract. Glossary of customs and trade terms b bl abbreviation for bill of lading. Ups air freight terms and conditions of contract terms for ups air freight services in the united states, canada and international effective january 4, 2020 i. Headache rack metal guard that protects the driver from freight coming through the trailer into the cab. Asns will often include po numbers, sku numbers, lot numbers, quantity, pallet or container numbers andor carton numbers.
Free trade zone ftz an area or zone set aside at or near a port or airport, under the control of the u. A transportation document that acts as a contract between a shipper and receiver and includes details. You will find definitions for everything from accessorial service and arbitrary to warehousing and way freight. Air cargo air freight terminology and abbreviation by tilak. Our exhaustive glossary fleshes out freight, clarifies cargo, and demystifies the documents with easytounderstand explanations of the words and acronyms you will encounter most. Whether youre new to the freight industry or want to brush up on freight terms, our shipping dictionary is your goto resource. Brokers often have offices at major freight gateways, including border crossings, seaports, and airports. He is registered with the international air transport association, iata see also air freight forwarder. Post office box 24348 seattle, wa 981244348 contact. Our goal is always to make your shipping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible. Airfreight is transporting goods through the air or the price of goods paid to the carrier for transport through the air. Any type of air freight container, aircraft container, aircraft pallet with a net, or aircraft pallet with a net over an igloo. Air waybill the document made out by or on behalf of the shipper. Equivalent terms are freight collect or charges forward.
However, if no conversion factor is available, it is recommended that 161 kilograms per cubic meter bthe same conversion factor can e used. Whether your freight is palletized or loose, our dedicated freight network can provide minimized handling. Aci publishes a quarterly directory of trucking services. Air waybill awb or mawb the document made out by or on behalf of the shipper. Freight forwarder a person whose business is to act as an agent on behalf of the shipper. Billing preparation of freight bills, the primary documents for a common carrier shipment, including a description of the freight, numb er of pieces, and charges. For a free quote on any service in the air freight glossary, call 800 7 or visit today. Freight and air quality handbook glossary of terms. Cargo agents an iata term iata cargo agents air freight forwarders perform the air cargo sales, documentation, and cargo preparation for carriage functions on behalf of airlines.
Ups supply chain solution sm customs brokerage fee. Global air freight forwarding dhl global forwarding. To request a free quote for our air freight services, call 800 7 or visit today. Used to measure an airlines capacity to transport freight. Designed for urgent international shipments through dhl global forwardings network and partners, the service includes expedited pickup and delivery. Feb 25, 2014 in this post we have compiled a list of wide variety of different terms and terminologies that are widely used whenever there is trade being conducted through air transport. Average annual daily truck traffic aadtt the total volume of truck traffic on a highway segment for one year, divided by the number of days in the year.
A freight forwarder frequently consolidates shipments from several shippers and coordinates booking reservations. Glossary international civil aviation organization. Freight glossary and acronyms fhwa freight management and. On this page you will find a comprehensive glossary of logistics industry terms and definitions. Aci established in 1941, aci is an indispensable tool for air freight, air cargo and. Accessorial charges charges made for performing services beyond normal pickup and delivery such as inside delivery or storage charges. Forwarder taking responsibility for the movement of the cargo. Doubles twins,twin trailers combination of a tractor and two semitrailers connected in tandem by a converter dolly. Tilak air cargo terms and abbreviations a2a airporttoairport a2d airporttodoor adv advise, advised, advising aea association of european airlines see the page interest organisations of this website also airline company operating aircraft between steady origin and destination airports airmail mail. Air cargo terms incoterms at the bottom of the page air carrier airline, which carries or undertakes to carry the cargo under the air waybill or to perform any other services related to such air carriage including the airline issuing the air waybill. You will find definitions for everything from a channel and asset recovery to zero returns.
Cargo rail station, freight depotyard cargo traffic location where goods are handled and prepared for upcoming transportation. The factor to convert freight loads from volume into mass or vice versa is left to the discretion of the carrier. For consolidated air freight, it is moved under one mawb and each consignment designated to specific consignee or recipient is under on hawb. The freight industry uses a huge amount of abbreviations, for everything from units of measure to pricing structures and modes of travel. Because the air freight forwarder tenders the shipment, the airlines consider the forwarder to be the shipper.
Box 67 ch8834 schindellegi switzerland abbreviations and technical terms used in the airfreight business airfreight glossary 2 711 v1. Air pollutant any substance in air that could, in high enough concentration, harm man, other animals, vegetation, or material. Common freight term glossary and explanations freightos. Beneficial owner this is a rail term that refers to the actual owner of the lading being shipped bill of lading bol the bill of lading or bol is the contract between shipper and carrier, broker or agent that. Technically, it is a nonnegotiable instrument of air transport which serves as a receipt for the shipper, indicating that the carrier has accepted the goods listed therein and obligates itself to carry the consignment to the airport of destination. Dhl sameday speedline is a flexible, unaccompanied air service, based on the best flight out. Glossary of retail supply chain terms term acronym definition advance ship notice asn used to notify a customer of a shipment in advance of arrival. Forwarder, freight forwarder, foreign freight forwarder. Air the air carrier issuing the air waybill and all air carriers who carry or undertake to carry cargo. Glossary of terms airfreight a aams air automated manifest system act active temperature controlled system adr international and european contract for hazardous goods transports on the road aog aircraft on ground ata air transport association of america atb air transport board of canada att goods attached to air waybill avi live animal awb air waybill. It is a classification society, with a mission to promote the security of life, property and the natural environment, primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational. Air cargo handling, delivery 39 the role of iata 40 shipping dangerous goods by air 41 glossary of airfreight terminology 42 part 5 oceanfreight documents 47 containers fcllcl 51 handling the ocean freight shipment 53 shipping dangerous goods by ocean 55. Airfreight terminology air freight air charter air cargo.
Airline code numbers the carriers threedigit iata airline code number. This mode of transportation allows for decreased shipping time, low damage ratios and for certain commodities, lower shipping costs. Below are the definitions of the common terms used in the industry. Glad hands greenblue air hoses which connect the cab to the brakes. Airline code numbers the carriers threedigit iata airline code number air waybill. Converter dolly auxiliary axle assembly equipped with a fifth wheel coupling device, towed by a semitrailer and supporting the front of, and towing, another semitrailer. Freight shipping rates the cost of shipping goods via freight service.
Delivery receiptdocument a consignee or its agent dates and signs at delivery, stating the condition of the goods at delivery. Calculated by multiplying the number of tonne of freight on an aircraft by the distance travelled in kilometres. Common freight term glossary and explanations there are so many freight related terms that sometimes even the pros are left scratching their heads. In addition to transport costs this may include such elements as packing, documentation, loading, unloading and transport insurance. Hubometer hub a mechanical device installed on a trailer used to count the number of times the wheels spin to calculate total miles driven. Box 67 ch8834 schindellegi switzerland abbreviations and technical terms used in the airfreight business 1 1803 v1 air logistics glossary.
Freight costs costs incurred by the merchant in moving goods, by whatever means, from one place to another under the terms of the contract of carriage. Weve gathered some of the most common ones here to help you navigate these terms. A freight forwarder frequently makes the booking reservation. Choose from timedefinite delivery with one and twoday transit times, or daydefinite delivery for less urgent shipments. Air freight forwarder a service organization which serves the dual role of air carrier usually indirect and shipper. Listing points served in the united states and canada and the applicable pickup and delivery rates.
Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated february, 2010 please note. A transportation company that owns its own equipment, usually trucks or containers. Goods delivered alongside are to be placed on the dock or barge within reach of. Backhaul the process of a transportation vehicle typically a truck returning. Air wallsmovable barriers that partition large areas. Glossary of international shipping terms a8a manifest a form issued by a licensed customs broker which allows ccra to monitor in bond shipments as they move through canada. Ctpat usa customstrade partnership against terrorism. Glossary of terms airfreight bdp solutionshomeair cargo. Following the events of september 11, 2001, the united states government has increased efforts to enhance national security.
May 22, 2018 the freight industry uses a huge amount of abbreviations, for everything from units of measure to pricing structures and modes of travel. The international warehouse logistics association iwla does not take responsibilityfor the content of these definitions and doesnot endorse theseas official. Air cargo air freight terminology and abbreviation by tilak 1. Supply chain and logistics terms and glossary updated. Air waybill awb the document which covers transport by air. Back haul the second half of a carriers round trip in which the freight shipping cost is less than the first half. Glossary of trade show terms a advanced orderan order for show services sent to the contractor before movein. Anyone who carries cargo or passengers by road, rail, sea or. Bill of lading bl a bill of lading is a binding contract that serves three main purposes. May be sound resistant, but not necessarily soundproof.
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