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
While very similar to a common carrier, contract
carriers have the added condition of being under
contract with a specific company or person. The
details may include a certain number of
shipments in a given time.
