Logistics Terms
  • 04.11.2023
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3PL3. Party LogisticStorage, distribution of enterprises, etc. these are the activities that they perform by using outsourcing in logistics activities.
4PL4. Party LogisticİThese are the activities that enterprises perform by using outsourcing in logistics organization and logistics management. 4PL service providers usually manage the entire supply chain instead of the manufacturer or service provider.
ADRHazardous Materials-HighwayEuropean Agreement on the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
AGSAden Gulf SurchargeGulf of Aden crossing risk surcharge Oct.
AGVAutomatic Guided VehicleA material that uses a robot/vehicle that uses automated vehicles such as a car, pallet or tray programmed to move between different production and warehouse stations Decoupled without a driver. These systems are used to increase efficiency, reduce damage to products, and reduce overhead costs by limiting the number of employees needed to complete the job.
AS-RSautomatic storage and retrieval systemsit consists of various computer-controlled systems for automatically placing and receiving loads from defined storage locations
ATAActual Time of ArrivalThe actual time of arrival
ATA-CarnetATA-CarnetThe document providing for the temporary export and import of goods
ATDActual Time of DepartureThe document providing for the temporary export and import of goods
AWBAir WayBillAir WayBill
B-LBill of LadingBill of Lading
B100Bio DizelB100 is a bio-based fuel according to the Biodiesel standard (NS-EN14214). B100 is composed of 100% rapeseed methyl ester (RME).
B2BBusiness to BusinessIntercompany trade
B2CBusiness to ConsumerTrade for the final consumer
BAFBunker Adjustement FactorAdditional fees for freight requested by shipowners against the fluctuation of oil prices.
BarcodeBarcodeBarcode Number
Break-bulkthese are products that need to be loaded separately, not in bulk, such as in intermodal containers or in oil or grainShips carrying such cargo are called general cargo ships
CAFCurrency Adjustment FactorAdditional fees for freight requested by shipowners against the fluctuation of exchange rates.
CbmCubic MetersThe area formed by a cube with each edge of 1 m - m3
Certificate of OriginCertificate of OriginCertificate of Origin
CFRCost and FreightCost and Freight
Chargeable weightFreight measurementChargeable Weight, calculation of freight on the basis of weight according to the location covered
ChassisChassis/Semi hangerTuesday November, for container transportation
CIFCost, Insurance and FreightFreight and insurance belong to the shipper
CIPCarrige and Insurance Paid toFreight, insurance has been paid and export exit customs procedures have been performed and delivered to the carrier
CMRInternational shipping letterThe legally binding international road transport document
Co2Carbon dioxideCarbon dioxide is a colorless gas and is one of the most important gases associated with global warming.
Co2eCarbon Dioxide EquivalentCO2e basically defines the global warming potential of all greenhouse gases. In other words, the effect of different greenhouse gases is expressed in terms of the amount of CO2 that will cause the same amount of warming. Simply put, CO2e collects all greenhouse gases in one place.
CODCash on DeliveryPayment by cash, also called collect on delivery, no invoice possible
CODChange of DestinationChange of agreed delivery address
ConsigneeConsigneeConsignee
ConsignorSender/shipperThe sender/shipper of the goods is where the goods is sent/shipped from
Control TowerControl TowerThey are specialized groups that smoothly manage and further develop the supply chain and product flow for enterprises.
Conversion keyConversion keyThe table based on the conversion between the units of measurement .
CPTCarrige Paid ToDelivery to the carrier with the freight paid
Cross dockingCross dockingThe process of sending goods from suppliers to the points of shipment within a certain period of time without being placed in the warehouse
DAPDelivered at PlaceDelivery to the buyer excluding taxes and fees
DATDelivered at TerminalDelivered at Terminal
DDPDelivered Duty PaidDelivery to the buyer with taxes paid
Deep seaDeep Sea CrossingIntercontinental sea transportation
DemurrageDemurrageThe rental tariff that occurs when the equipment is kept for more than the allowed free period
DetentionDetentionContainer rental fee
DGRDangerous goods regulationsDangerous goods regulations
Dry bulk cargoDry bulk cargoDry bulk cargo, unpacked, sand-grain, etc.
Dökmeit is the commodity mix that is transported in large quantities without being packagedPetroleum/crude oil refers to material that is in liquid or granular, granular form, as relatively small solid masses such as grain, coal or gravel.
EANEuropean Article NumberingEuropean Article Numbering
EcoVadisEcoVadisEcoVadis provides holistic sustainability rating services for companies. The EcoVadis Rating covers a wide range of non-financial management systems, including Environmental, Labor and Human Rights, Ethical and Sustainable Purchasing impacts. Each company is rated on material issues related to the size, location and industry of its companies.
EDIElectronic Data InterchangeElectronic data Decoupling between applications
eMethanoleMethanolE-methanol is produced by combining green hydrogen and carbon dioxide captured from industrial sources. It still releases some greenhouse gases as it burns, but it emits less carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, sulfur oxide and particulate matter than conventional marine fuel.
Emission CalculationsEmission CalculationsEmission calculations calculate the direct and indirect output of greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon dioxide emissions processed by an individual, organization, product or event. It helps to recognize excessive energy use or other inefficiencies that lead to reduced operating costs, and protect the environment.
ERPEnterprise resource planningEnterprise Resource Planning - is the integrated management of the main business processes mediated by software and technology, usually in real time
ETAEstimated Time of ArrivalEstimated Time of Arrival
ETDEstimated Time of DepartureEstimated Time of Departure
EUR-1 certificateEUR-1 certificateEUR-1 European Free Movement Certificate
EXWEx WorksIt is an international commercial term that describes when a seller has a product ready at a specified location and the product must cover the buyer's shipping costs
FASFree Alongside ShipFree Alongside Ship
FCAFree CarrierDelivery at the specified place, the shipper of the buyer, etc.
FCLFull Container LoadFull Container Load
FeederTransfer port shipShips operating between transfer ports.
FEU -/FFUForty Equivalent Unit/ Forty Foot Unit40 Feet Container Equivalent Unit
FOBFree On BoardDelivered to the ship deck, buyer pays the freight
FSCFuel SurChargeAdditional fees for freight requested by shipowners in case of fuel price.
FTLFull Truck LoadTruck full of goods
GHG CalculationsGreenhouse Gas CalculationsThe carbon footprint is a CO2 measure in which only the CO2 equivalent of greenhouse gas emissions is calculated. CO2 gas is part of the CO2 equivalent. Greenhouse gases indicate gases other than CO2 that are responsible for the global warming of the earth.
GSP CertificateGeneral System of Preference CertificatePreferential origin under the Generalized System of Preferences (GTS); Form A
HAWBHouse Air WayBillHouse Air WayBill
HAZMATHazardous MaterialHazardous Material
HBLHouse Bill of LadingHouse Bill of Lading
IATAInternational Air Transport AssociationInternational Air Transport Association
IODInformation on deliveryInformation on delivery
LCLLess than Container LoadLess than Container Load
LmLoading meterLademeter - The loading bar, the beaker meter that the goods cover in the vehicle
Lo-LoLift on/Lift offLift on/Lift off
MAWBMaster Air WayBillMaster Air WayBill
MBLMaster Bill of LadingThe Main Bill of Lading of the Sea
Missing IODMissing IODMissing IOD, no information on delivery of the goods
NMHCNon-Methane HydrocarbonsNMHC means the sum of all hydrocarbon air pollutants except methane.
Notify partyNotify partyNotification Address, information should be provided upon arrival
NOxNitrik Oksite NOx is a mixture of nitrogen-containing gases, especially the nitrogen oxides NO, NO2 and N2O3. NOx contributes to air pollution and is an important component of photochemical smog.
NVOCCNon Vessel Operating Common CarrierThe general carrier, which does not own a ship, can arrange a bill of lading
PDAScannerHandheld scanner for reading the barcode on the labels
POD (road freight)Delivery confirmationA document bearing the buyer's signature and proving the delivery of the goods - for the highway
POD (sea freight)Port Of DischargePort Of Discharge
POLPort Of LoadingPort Of Loading
Project CargoProject CargoIt is a term used to broadly describe the national or international transportation of large, heavy, high-value or critical (according to the project for which they are intended) equipment parts. It is also commonly referred to as Heavy Cargo Transportation
ReeferCooling containerContainer with cooling device
Ro-RoRo-ro gemisiRo-ro ship used in wheeled vehicle transportation
SBTiScience-Based Goal initiativeThe Science-Based Goal Initiative is an initiative to drive ambitious corporate climate action.
SCMSupply Chain ManagementThe management of the flow of goods and services [2] includes the transportation and storage of raw materials, in-process working inventory and finished goods from the point of origin to the point of consumption. Decoupled, interconnected networks, channels and node enterprises come together in the delivery of products and services needed by end customers in a supply chain
SECASulfur Emission Control AreaEmission Control Areas for sea shipments. There are certain emission restrictions on sea route shipments for some geographical regions. Companies carrying out sea transportation in these regions are required to use fuel that produces lower sulfur emissions than conventional fuel. The cost of this fuel is charged to the freight buyer as an additional fee in SECA.
ShipperShipperShipper
Short seaShort distance see transportationShort Distance Sea Transportation
SLAService Level AgreementService Level Agreement regarding delivery times
SOxGreenhouse gas emissionsThe emission of any of the various gases contributing to the greenhouse effect, esp carbon dioxide, into the earth's atmosphere.
SSCSecurity SurChargeAdditional fees for freight requested by shipowners against security risks Oct.
StevedoreLoading/unloading worker/companyLoading/unloading (estimated/evacuation) worker/company
StrippingStripping of containerEvacuation of the container
StuffingStuffing of containerLoading of the container
Sustainability ratingSustainability ratingThe sustainability rating is a measure of how well a company is performing in terms of environmental and social responsibility.
TEUTwenty foot Equivalent Unit20 Feet Container Equivalent Unit
THCTerminal Handling ChargeStowage and handling fees at the port
TMS-TATransportation Management SystemIt is a subset of supply chain management related to transportation operations and can be part of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
TonnkilometerTonnkilometerGodsvekt fraktet i distanse. 10 tonn last fraktet 2km er lik 20 tonnkilometer
Transit harbourTransit harbourtransit port
ULDUnit Load DeviceUnit Loading Device
VALValuable CargoValuable cargo, shipments with a cost per kilogram of 1000 USD and above
W-MWeight/MeasurementWeight/Measurement
Wet bulk cargoWet bulk cargoFluid, unpackaged bulk loadings, petroleum, etc.
WMSDepo yönetim sistemiIt is a software application developed to optimize the functionality of the warehouse and the internal distribution center system
Zero EmissionsSıfır EmisyonIt means that there are no greenhouse gas emissions.