The logistics dictionary

A Rail Transporter is a wagon (UIC) or railroad car (US) designed to carry other railway equipment. Normally, it is used to Transport equipment of a different rail gauge. In most cases, a transporter wagon is a narrower gauge wagon […]

Reefer container is short for refrigerated container. Sometimes it is even further abbreviated to RF container. A reefer container is a type of Shipping container that remains its cargo at a regulated, cool temperature. Reefers are essential for worldwide trade of food (fruit, meat, […]

A reefer ship is a refrigerated cargo ship typically used to Transport perishable cargo, which require temperature-controlled handling, such as fruits, meat, vegetables, dairy products, and similar items. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not […]

A Refrigerated Truck is a semi-trailer with refrigeration unit for Transport by road of perishable goods and requiring certain temperature conditions. Loading and unloading back. Load 20-22 tonnes, volume 75-82 m3. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal […]

Refrigerator vans, cars and wagons (Reefers in short) are used to Transport goods that require certain temperatures during transportation. Reefer Containers may also be used on a platform wagon. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or […]

An RFI (request for information) is a formal process for gathering information from potential Service Providers of a good or service. RFIs are intended to be written by Shippers and sent to potential Service Providers. An RFI is typically the […]

A resilient supply chain is defined by its capacity for resistance and recovery. That means having the capability to resist or even avoid the impact of a supply chain disruption – and the ability to quickly recover from a disruption. Disclaimer […]

An RMA is used as an authorization for return. RMAs help the sellers to keep an organized record of their returns and allows the customer to return the item(s) with a reference number to the fulfilment center or warehouse. Disclaimer […]

Reverse logistics is logistics for management of products after delivery to customer, such as returns and repairs. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided by might not be the official legal or […]

Ro-La trains are a form of combined Transport involving the conveying of road trucks by rail, referred to as Ro-La trains. The concept is a form of piggyback transportation. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or […]

RoRo is short for ‘Roll-on, Roll-off’, which describes how products are loaded and discharged from a vessel. RoRo allows your products to roll on and off the vessel, as opposed to being lifted onboard using cranes. RORO ships are ships equipped […]