Logistics & Freight Glossary
The logistics industry runs on acronyms, obscure fee names, and terminology that even seasoned shippers have to Google. We built this glossary to fix that. From freight classes to accessorial charges to tendering rules, we're here to help make things easy.
Accessorial Charges & Fees
Detention, liftgate, lumper fees - demystify the accessorial charges that show up on your freight invoices and learn how to manage them.
Analytics, KPIs & Performance
OTIF, cost per mile, tender acceptance ratio, and beyond. Define the logistics KPIs and performance metrics that matter most to shippers.
Carrier & Broker Ecosystem
Authority, double brokering, carrier scorecards, and more. Learn the terms that define the carrier and broker relationships shippers depend on.
Claims, Damage & Loss
Filing deadlines, concealed damage, Carmack Amendment - understand the freight claims and loss terms every shipper should know before something goes wrong.
Documentation & Compliance
BOLs, PODs, customs forms, and regulatory requirements explained. Master the freight documentation and compliance terms every shipper needs.
Freight Audit, Payment & Finance
GL coding, invoice matching, variance resolution - explore the freight audit and payment terms that help shippers control costs and close books faster.
Freight Modes & Shipment Types
Learn the differences between FTL, LTL, parcel, intermodal, and more. Our freight modes glossary breaks down every shipment type shippers need to know.
Industry Specific
Hazmat, cold chain, oversized loads, and other specialized terms. Learn the industry-specific logistics language for your unique freight needs.
Pricing, Procurement & Rates
From tariffs to contract rates to spot pricing, understand the key freight procurement and rate terms that impact your transportation spend.
Retail & Customer Compliance
MABD, chargeback penalties, routing guides, and vendor requirements explained. Navigate the retail compliance terms that protect your margins.
Shipment Execution & Load Planning
Understand tender acceptance, load optimization, routing, and other shipment execution terms that drive on-time freight performance.
Supply Chain Strategy
Network design, nearshoring, mode optimization, and more. Explore the strategic supply chain concepts that drive long-term shipping decisions.
Technology & Systems
TMS, ERP, EDI, API - decode the logistics technology and software terms shaping modern freight management and shipper operations.
Visibility, Tracking & Exceptions
EDI updates, GPS tracking, exception codes, and more. Learn the freight visibility and shipment tracking terms that keep your supply chain transparent.
Warehouse, Dock & Facilities
Dock scheduling, cross-docking, yard management, and more. Learn the warehouse and facility terms that connect inbound and outbound freight.
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