International Shipping Terms Glossary

A product document containing a list of items included in one package (box, container, bale, etc.), which is necessary if one package contains goods of different assortments.

A platform that allows consolidation of general cargo with the aim of accelerating and reducing the cost of their processing using mechanical means.

Surcharge applied on shipment that require palletization.

เครื่องที่ห่อหุ้มเนื้อหาของแท่นวางในห่อหุ้มเพื่อให้แน่ใจว่ามีการจัดส่งที่ปลอดภัย

คอนเทนเนอร์แบบอเนกประสงค์ที่หนึ่งหรือหลายช่อง แต่ไม่ใช่ทั้งหมดจะติดตั้งเซลล์ตู้คอนเทนเนอร์แบบถาวร ช่องที่เหลืออยู่ใช้สำหรับสินค้าประเภทอื่น ๆ

A division of the US federal government that regulates the import of specific products into the US.

Market imposed surcharge during high volume seasons.

Surcharge associated with picking up containers from the port of LA during peak hours (3 AM-6 PM)

Customs-related charge for documentation.

Port that cargo arrives to.

Port that cargo departs from.

Inspection of foreign ships in national ports in order to verify compliance of a ship with the requirements of international law.

A legal document used in shipping to grant a customs broker the authority to process Customs clearance on your behalf.

Surcharge associated with pulling containers from a port/ramp terminal to store in trucker yard.

Note in the transport document indicating that freight is prepaid in the port of loading.

An invoice issued for partial deliveries of goods or when goods are accepted upon arrival at the buyer.

A template or example document containing sample data that will be replaced with real values when these are available.

A written agreement between a seller and a buyer on the supply (purchase) of goods or services at an agreed price and at an agreed time.