Shipping Glossary
Welcome to our glossary. Here you will see a simple breakdown of terms used when discussing shipping and freight. Select a category below to explore all the terms related to a given category for a better understanding into our business.
Back Haul
Bill of Lading
Broker
Cartage Company
Container
Carrier
Common Carrier
This includes any carrier that has publically
announced their intent to ship people and
property for a specific rate and this service is
available to the general public.