Glossary

Explore a comprehensive list of logistics and freight forwarding terms to help you navigate the industry.

“We lost $18,000 in damaged cargo, and the worst part? Neither side knew who was responsible.”

A freight forwarder in Long Beach received an angry call from a customer. Their LCL shipment had arrived at the port...

A specialty food importer in San Francisco needed to bring in 4 CBM of premium olive oil from a small producer in...

A furniture importer in Atlanta was shipping 14 CBM of dining tables from a factory in Ho Chi Minh City. Their...

What is ITS Terminal? ITS Terminal (International Transportation Service, Inc.) is a marine container terminal...

What is Fenix Marine Terminal? Fenix Marine Services (FMS) is a major container terminal operator at the Port of Los...

What is Savannah Terminal Tracking? Savannah Terminal tracking refers to the process of monitoring container status...

What is Garden City Terminal? Garden City Terminal is the primary container terminal at the Port of Savannah, operated...

What is a Co-Loader? A co-loader is a logistics service provider that consolidates cargo from multiple shippers into a...

What is Bayport Container Terminal? Bayport Container Terminal is the newest and largest container facility at the Port...

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