Short, plain explanations of the logistics terms you meet in quotes, bills of lading and emails.
Logistics is full of abbreviations. Knowing what THC means in a quote, what a cut-off is in an email or who the notify party is on a bill of lading helps you read costs correctly and keep to deadlines.
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Demurrage is charged when a container stays at the terminal beyond free time; detention when it is kept outside the terminal, for example at the consignee's premises.
The MBL is the master bill of lading issued by the carrier; the HBL is the house bill issued by the forwarder to the shipper.
Incoterms 2020 rules, 1936–2026 edition history and old-term equivalents.
The 9 dangerous goods classes, examples and packing groups.
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