The logistics dictionary

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without any human pilot, crew or passengers on board. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which include additionally a ground-based controller and a […]

The International Union of Railways (UIC, French: Union internationale des chemins de fer) is an international rail Transport industry body. The UIC is the worldwide railway organisation. website: https://uic.org/ Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice or binding. The information provided […]

United Nations (UN) Numbers are four-digit numbers used to identify hazardous chemicals or classes of hazardous materials (dangerous goods) worldwide. UN Numbers are required for the shipment of hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Find an overview of UN Numbers on […]

An Uniform Product Code (UPC) is common type of barcode. The Universal Product Code (UPC; redundantly: UPC code) is a barcode symbology that is widely used worldwide for tracking trade items in stores. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal advice […]

An airline unit or unit load device (ULD) is a pallet or a container which is used to hold loose Freight to be shipped via airfreight.Airline units are used to protect your goods in transit and to speed transitions through […]

An UN Number (United Nations number) is a four-digit number that identifies hazardous materials, and articles (such as explosives, flammable liquids, oxidizers, toxic liquids, etc.) in the framework of international transport. There are around 2500 active UN numbers. Disclaimer Our content is […]

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) entered into force on July 1, 2020. The USMCA, which substituted the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a mutually beneficial win for North American workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. The Agreement creates more […]