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
Contract Carrier
Consignor
Consignment
Consolidation
Consolidation Centre
Containerization
Consignee
A consignee is the person who receives a
delivery or shipment.