The logistics dictionary

Warehousing is the process of storing goods which are to be distributed later. A warehouse is defined as any place which is used in the accumulation of goods. Warehouses are used by manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, Transport businesses, customs, etc. They […]

A waybill is a document issued by a carrier giving details and instructions relating to the shipment of a consignment of goods. Typically it will show the names of the consignor and consignee, the point of origin of the consignment, its destination, and route. Most Freight forwarders and trucking companies use an in-house […]

Web 3.0 is an umbrella term for disparate ideas all pointing in the direction of eliminating the big middlemen on the internet. In this new era, navigating the web no longer means logging onto the likes of Facebook, Google or […]

White glove services are the services offered in transportation management that go beyond the standard expectations for delivery. They must go beyond the standard delivery in Transportation management, and consumers are pushing this trend forward. By definition white glove services refers to […]

A Woodchip Carrier is a specialized carrier of woodchips, the raw material to make paper. Since woodchips are relatively small in specific gravity, the cargo hold space is extended sideways as far as possible to maximize the capacity, and the ballast […]

The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade between nations. Governments use the organization to establish, revise, and enforce the rules that govern international trade. Disclaimer Our content is not in any way legal […]