Freight Encyclopedia

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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.

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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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Special Economic Zone
A special economic zone (SEZ) is a territory …
Incoterms
Incoterms, also known as international commercial terms, are …
HS Code
Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS code) …
Expedited Shipping
Expedited shipping is a form of shipping that …
Drayage
Drayage is the process of moving shipping containers …
Dunnage
Dunnage refers to the material used to protect, …

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3PL
Air Freight
Bill of Lading (BoL)
Bonded Warehouse
Certificate of Origin
Commercial Invoice
Consignee
Consignor
Consolidated Freight
Cross Trade Shipment
Customs Clearance
Drayage
Dunnage
Expedited Shipping
Free Trade Zone
Freight Forwarder
Goodsintransit
HS Code
Incoterms
LCL Shipment
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Special Economic Zone

A special economic zone (SEZ) is a …

Incoterms

Incoterms, also known as international commercial terms, …

HS Code

Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS …

Expedited Shipping

Expedited shipping is a form of shipping …

Drayage

Drayage is the process of moving shipping …

Dunnage

Dunnage refers to the material used to …

Proforma Invoice

A proforma invoice is an estimated bill …

Goodsintransit

Goodsintransit, also called goods in transit, refers …

LCL Shipment

Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipment is a sea …

Shipping Agent

A shipping agent is an individual or …