Freight Terms

Explore essential freight terms used in global shipping and logistics. Understand key concepts in sea, air, and rail freight to maximize efficiency and minimize risk in your import business. Get expert advice from DTFU Logistics.

ETA

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) refers to the predicted date and time a shipment will reach its destination port or terminal. This article defines ETA, ...

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ETD

ETD (Estimated Time of Departure) is a key logistics term indicating the scheduled date and time when a shipment is expected to leave its origin ...

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Cross-Docking

Cross-docking is a logistics process where incoming goods are directly transferred from inbound to outbound transport with minimal or no storage. This article defines cross-docking, ...

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Cut-off Time

Cut-off Time is the latest deadline to deliver cargo, documents, or payments for inclusion in a particular shipment or process. This article explains the concept ...

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S/O

An S/O, or Shipping Order, is a key document issued by carriers authorizing shippers to load cargo onto a specified vessel. This article defines S/O, ...

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Multimodal Transport

Multimodal Transport means moving goods under a single contract using two or more different modes of transportation, such as sea, rail, and road. This article ...

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