Freight Glossary

Visual glossary of freight

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  • Tailgate/Liftgate: A tailgate/liftgate is a platform at the rear of the truck, used for loading and unloading heavy freight at locations without docks or forklifts.
  • Tanker: A tanker is a vehicle or vessel carrying liquid or gas cargo in bulk like petroleum, milk or natural gas. It can be a truck, train, ship, or freight aircraft.
  • Tarping (for Flatbed): Tarping is covering of the flatbed load to protect it from elements.
  • The π-containers: Containers in Physical Internet that are smart, eco-friendly and modular, ranging from the size of a small box to ocean container. π-containers are assigned a unique MAC address and digitally interconnected(...)
  • Time-Critical: Any shipment that has to be delivered at or before a specific date is considered time-critical.
  • Tracking Number: A tracking number is assigned to the shipment after it has been picked up, for the purpose of shipment tracking.
  • Trade Show Shipping: Shipping to or from a tradeshow. Trade show shipping falls under special services and usually requires and appointment as well as additional documentation.
  • Transit Time: Transit time is the total time of transit from pick up to delivery of the cargo.
  • Transportation Management System (TMS): Online platform, application or on-premises system that offers shipment booking and management, documentation, data storage and reporting as well as integration with carriers and other systems.

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