Accessorial
A charge for an additional service or condition outside the base transportation scope, as defined by the agreement.
FREIGHT TERMS, IN PLAIN LANGUAGE
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A working vocabulary for container and road-freight conversations. Ask the team how a term applies to your particular shipment.
BCO / cargo owner
Beneficial cargo owner: the party with a beneficial interest in the cargo, often the importer or exporter.
BOL / bill of lading
A transport document identifying the shipment and relevant carriage details. Requirements depend on the movement.
Chassis
A wheeled frame used to transport a container by road.
Drayage
A truck movement that connects a container or freight with a port, rail facility, warehouse, or other location.
EIR / interchange receipt
A record associated with the exchange of equipment, often used to document a container or chassis handoff.
Empty return
The movement and return of an unloaded container to the location specified by the equipment provider.
Free time / last free day
An allowed period and its final day before specified charges may begin. Confirm the issuer, date, and terms.
Live unload
A delivery where the driver and equipment remain while the freight is unloaded, subject to the agreed plan.
Drop & pick
An arrangement in which equipment is left at a location and collected later, where available and agreed.
POD / proof of delivery
Documentation of a delivery handoff; the required form and details depend on the shipment.
Pre-pull
Picking up a container before the planned final delivery and holding it for a later move, when arranged.
Transloading
Transferring cargo from one form of transport equipment to another, with handling and facility requirements reviewed.
TWIC
Transportation Worker Identification Credential. See TSA for official eligibility and access information.
3PL
Third-party logistics provider. The specific services and legal role depend on the provider and the agreement.
Freight broker
A party that arranges transportation by a carrier. Serving a broker does not make the trucking company a broker.
Freight forwarder
A provider coordinating freight movements; actual responsibilities and required authorities vary by service and transport mode.
Cutoff
The deadline for a specified activity, such as receiving an export container. Confirm the relevant terminal and booking instructions.
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General explanations, not tariff definitions or legal advice. Review the documents and official requirements relevant to the shipment.
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