The logistics dictionary

FAS, Free Alongside Ship (insert name of port of loading) is an IncoTerm which is restricted to goods transported by sea or inland waterway. Under FAS, the seller ensures that the goods are packed correctly and includes an invoice and […]

FCA, Free Carrier (Insert named place of delivery) is an IncoTerm which can be used for any Transport mode, or where there is more than one Transport mode. The seller is responsible for all customs activities in the country of […]

A FCL or a Full Container Load relates to seafreight and means that a shipment occupies the entire space of a container, without having to share it with other shippers. In an FCL cargo, the complete goods in the container […]

The FIATA Bill of Lading serves as a Shipping contract and a proof that the goods have been carried with the use of more than one mode of transportation. It also determines the responsibility of the freight forwarder. When issued “to order”, it is a […]

A Flatbad trailer is an open trailer for Transportation of goods by road. Load 20-25 tonnes. Also called flat car, flatbed wagon, flat wagon, flatbed, platform wagon Most flatbed trailers come in lengths of 45′, 48′, or 53′. The size […]

A Fkatcar is an open trailer for Transportation of goods by road. Load 20-25 tonnes. Also called flat car, flatbed wagon, flat wagon, flatbed, platform wagon Most flatbed trailers come in lengths of 45′, 48′, or 53′. The size needed […]

A Flatwagon is an open trailer for Transportation of goods by road. Load 20-25 tonnes. Also called flat car, flatbed wagon, flat wagon, flatbed, platform wagon Most flatbed trailers come in lengths of 45′, 48′, or 53′. The size needed […]

Float on, Float off ships are Specialized Heavy Lift Ships, also known as Float-on/Float-off (FLO/FLO) or semisubmersible ships. Such Flo-Flo ship provide the capability to load, Transport and offload outsized cargo independent of port equipment traditionally used for handling large […]

FOB, Free on Board (insert named port of loading) is an IncoTerm which is restricted to goods transported by sea or inland waterway (barge). The seller is responsible for the invoice, packaging, Export License (if necessary) and other customs formalities. […]

Goods that are carried from one place to another, by ship, aircraft, train, or truck, or the system of transporting these goods Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not […]

A vendor of Service Provider that manages the process of overseeing and managing a cost-efficient operation and delivery of goods, also reverted to as Freight Management. Freight management combines logistics experience, human resources and knowledge to ensure a smooth coordination […]

The process of inviting service providers / carriers to quote on a specific shipment. Often applicable for one-off shipments that require handling outside of regular contracts, which means that there is no price available and/or yet quoted for that shipment. […]

A Free trade Agreement (FTA) is an agreement between two or more countries where the countries agree on certain obligations that affect trade in goods and services, and protections for investors and intellectual property rights, among other topics. Disclaimer Our content […]

FTL refers to full truckload freight. FTL Shipping is commonly used for large shipments that require taking up the entire truck, or at least close to it. With FTL, your Freight is the only Freight moving on an individual truck […]

Fulfillment is the act of fulfilling a customer order. Fulfillment includes order management, picking, packaging, and shipping. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or […]

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is perhaps the best known online marketplace Fulfillment services. FBA is a program through which third-party sellers can leverage Amazon’s expansive Fulfillment infrastructure to warehouse items, pack and ship orders to customers, and provide customer service for orders. […]

A full train load is the concept of having one complete train dedicated to one client. These are clients that have large enough volume to fill up a complete train, hence the term Full Train Load. Other terms used in […]

A Full Wagon Load can be define as any consignment comprising one or several wagon loads transported at the same time by the same sender at the same station and forwarded with no change in train composition to the address […]