Glossary

A chassis split occurs when a container and its required chassis are located at different facilities. In this case, the trucking company must retrieve the chassis from a separate location,...

A container load refers to cargo transported in a shipping container. There are two main types:Full Container Load (FCL): A single shipper uses the entire container.Less than Container Load (LCL):...

A customs declaration is a formal document that importers or exporters submit to customs authorities. It details the type, quantity, value, and origin of goods entering or leaving a country....

Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) is an Incoterm used in international trade. Under CIF, the seller pays for the cost of goods, marine insurance, and freight to deliver the cargo...

A carrier is a company or individual responsible for physically transporting goods in international trade. It includes shipping lines (for sea freight), airlines (for air freight), and trucking firms (for...

Cargo insurance provides financial protection against loss or damage to goods during international shipping by sea, air, or land. Importers and exporters use it to safeguard their shipments against risks...