The logistics dictionary

An export packing list is an itemised list of all of the items within a shipment. You must include key details about each item such as the net and gross weights, dimensions and contents of all shipping pieces (boxes, crates, bundles, etc.) as […]

In case you want avoid paying duties and import taxes when you only export-import goods temporary, you might want to use an ATA Carnet ( also known as Merchandise Passports or Passports for Goods). A Carnet or ATA Carnet (pronounced kar-nay) is […]

The phytosanitary certificate is an original document, or under specific circumstances is a certified copy issued by the NPPO (National Plant Protection Organization) that accompanies the consignment and is presented to the relevant officials upon arrival in the importing country. […]

Piggyback Transportation refers to the Transportation of goods where one Transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. It is a specialised form of intermodal Transportation and combined transport. A Piggy Back Train is also known as the […]

An POD is a Proof of Delivery. The POD (Proof Of Delivery) is a significant part of the delivery process as it establishes that the package has been delivered to the recipient or consignee. The POD is a harcdopy evidence […]

In insurance, the insurance policy is a contract (generally a standard form contract) between the insurer and the policyholder, which determines the claims which the insurer is legally required to pay. In exchange for an initial payment, known as the premium, the insurer promises to pay for loss caused by […]

The Port of Entry is a port at which foreign goods are admitted into the receiving country. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or […]

Post-purchase communication refers to essentially any interaction your customers have with your brand after they make a purchase. Post-purchase communications can be in person, on the phone, or virtual. The purpose is to influence the Post-purchase behaviour, which is the way […]

The powder wagon is a special form of Bulk Goods wagon designed to Transport goods in powder form. These wagons are pneumatically unloaded, usually by using compressed air. For goods that might react with oxygen in the compressed air, nitrogen […]

A POA is a legal grant of authority from one person to another to act on their behalf. The grantor is referred to as the principal, and the grantee is referred to as the agent. The agent acts for the […]

During the FTA negotiation process, participating countries agree to offer each other preferential market access. This is done by reducing the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariffs: import tariffs applied on imports of goods from all third party countries. The reduced tariffs are […]

Prepaid Freight is Freight paid by the Shipper to the carrier. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when pursuing a […]

Procurement is the process of acquiring the goods and services an organization needs for its operations. Procurement is not the same as sourcing. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not […]

A PO is a purchaser’s authorization to formalize a purchase with a supplier. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or full definition. Also when […]