To physically transfer product from one transportation vehicle to another.

The loading/unloading of a container or trailer when a drayman is required to assist.

The process of combined multiple separate consignments into a single lot or container load constituting a more economical shipping unit for shipment over all or some of the transportation segments. Upon completion of the “consolidated” shipment segment, the process must be reversed- the individual consignments must be separated out for delivery or [..]

The receipt of cargo by a carrier, and thus implementing the contract of carriage. Direct acceptance occurs when a carrier employee or representative issues a receipt at the time the cargo is physically loaded onto the carrier’s conveyance or received into the carrier’s terminal.

A charge for a wide variety of services and privileges that are made in connection with the transportation of goods, such as loading, unloading, storage, pick-up and delivery.

An acronym for the U.S. Customs Automated Commercial System, the collective automation systems used to process commercial cargo customs transactions including entry if merchandise, collection of duty and tax, control of merchandise, and selection of both import and export cargo for physical inspection.

An individual who negotiates contracts, or acts in the legal capacity of another party.

Freight that is moved by air transportation.

Containers designed to conform to the inside of an aircraft. There are many shapes and sizes of containers. Air cargo containers fall into three categories: air cargo pallets, lower deck containers or box type containers.

A carrier that offers transportation service by air.