Freight Encyclopedia & Glossary - M&P International Freights

Use the topic list below to navigate M&P’s freight encyclopedia. From warehousing and 3pl to custom clearance and cargo insurance, you’ll find everything you need to know about freight forwarding. If you can’t find the topic you’re looking for, use the search bar above for a list of relevant articles.

Logistics

Logistics is the process of moving goods within the supply chain and ultimately, to consumers.

Shipping Container

Shipping containers are huge storage boxes used for transporting goods from one place to another.

Bill of Lading

A Bill of Lading (BoL) is a required legal document that has to be filled to move a freight shipment.

Warehousing

Warehousing is the process of storing physical goods in a warehouse before they are ready to be sold or distributed.

Certificate of Origin

A Certificate of Origin (CO) is a document that verifies the country of origin of the goods.

3PL

Third-party logistics (3PL) is a business model whereby companies outsource a part or all of their logistical needs to an external provider.

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