Reference category
Freight & logistics
Reference material for freight & logistics, grouped by set and paired with working tools.
Each entry states the definition, the facts and the practical caveats before linking to the matching tool.
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Freight modes and partners 10 entries
FCL versus LCLFull container load is cheaper per cubic metre at volume; LCL lets you ship less but adds handling and consolidation risk.
Air freightAir freight is priced on chargeable weight and buys time. It is usually justified by margin density or a stockout.
Rail freightRail sits between sea and air on cost and time. It works on specific corridors and needs a partner who knows them.
Express versus standardExpress buys days and costs more. Standard is cheaper but changes the delivery promise, returns and conversion.
Freight forwarderA forwarder buys capacity, handles documents and coordinates the chain. The quote is only as good as the charges it includes.
3PL versus 4PLA 3PL stores and ships your goods. A 4PL coordinates multiple providers. The difference is control and visibility.
DrayageDrayage moves a container from the port to a warehouse. It is short, expensive and full of accessorials.
Demurrage and detentionDemurrage is time inside the terminal; detention is time with the container outside. Both are avoidable with planning.
Cargo insuranceCarrier liability is limited. Cargo insurance covers the gap between that limit and the invoice value.
Bill of lading typesA bill of lading is a receipt, a contract and a document of title. The type decides who can release the cargo.
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