Logistics Glossary

A bill of lading is a legally binding document between the carrier and shipper, and the consignee, who receives the goods.

Transport of large quantities of unpackaged goods, usually in bulk. These can be liquid, like oil or chemicals, or dry goods such as coal or grain. Bulk transport means that goods are loaded and unloaded using specialized equipment, rather than being moved piece by piece.

The transportation of goods or passengers between two places in the same country by a transport operator that is registered in another country, often referred to as “container transport”.

A document that constitutes the contract of carriage for goods being transported internationally by road.

An individual or a company that provides transportation services, typically owning and operating transportation equipment.

Damaged goods refer to goods that have suffered damage during the handling, storage or transport process within the supply chain.

A penalty for exceeding the time allowed for taking delivery of a shipment from the shipping or transporting company’s warehouse.

EORI is a system used by the European Union for businesses who wish to trade products within and outside of European countries.

The trips a transport vehicle undergoes without cargo. For example, a carrier transports goods from Paris to Rome, but has no load to transport upon its return. Teleroute helps you avoid empty runs through our Freight Exchange.

Import duty is a tax charged on imported products.

A person or a company who organizes the sending of goods from one place to another. Shippers can be manufacturers or suppliers.

Truckload is freight transported by road in large quantities of shipments.

The weight of an empty container or vehicle.