Cargo that is transported in standardized containers for efficient shipping and handling.

Cargo consolidation service provided by a freight forwarder in which several smaller shipments are assembled and shipped together to achieve better freight rates and security of cargo.

AAPA is a trade association that represents deep draft public port authorities throughout the U.S., Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.

Fees that the transportation carriers charge in addition to regular transit charges. These are for additional services provided, such as delivering to a residence, using a liftgate, doing an inside de [..]

All in or All Inclusive.

Transporting goods or products via airplane. Also known as air cargo.

A shipping document that is a non-negotiable Bill of Lading. This serves as 1) receipt of goods by an airline (carrier) and 2) as a contract of carriage between the shipper and carrier. It includes (a [..]

A three letter code assigned to each airport location worldwide.

An aircraft that is used for the sole purpose of transporting cargo or mail.

The process of a transportation vehicle (typically a truck) returning from the original destination to its point of origin with a non-paying load (called backload) and/or paying load (called payload). [..]