|
gwii.com
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (79)
1 |
2
1
Transload
Unloading and reshipping cargo from one form of transport to another such as from a container to a van.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
0
0
Available Inventory
The amount of shippable product in the warehouse; does not include product designated as damaged, on hold, or pending shipment.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
3 |
0
0
Average storage
Storage type that calculates and bills the average volume that was on the floor for the previous month. This is billed as of the 1st of every month based on the average of the previous month.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
bar code
Printed series of parallel bars of varying width used for storing data, typically for identifying the object or information on which the code appears such as the product or pallet. Information stored [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
Bar code scanner
Often a wireless hand-held devise with a screen, a keypad, and a scanner or “gun” that is used by warehouse personnel to scan a barcoded unit, load, or location and transmit the scanned data to a comp [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
Bay
A space typically the width of a standard pallet that is marked on the warehouse floor.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
booking
Reservation for set amount of containers of a specific size and type on a carrier (steamship line) vessel for transport from Port of Origin to Port of Discharge.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
Booking number
Export reference number for a Booking.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
0
Break bulk
Loose material/product that must be loaded individually onto a vessel, and not in intermodal containers nor in bulk as with oil or grain.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
Broker
A company that handles inbound documentation, releases, and often the booking of a steamship line and a trucking company.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 79 definitions, please sign in.