What is FCL?
FCL is an acronym used in logistics, which means ‘Full Container-Load’. This means goods from a single shipper occupy the entire container.
Logistics terms
- What is LCL?
- LCL is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Less than Container-Load'. LCL...
- What is COD in shipping?
- COD is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Change of Destination'. With T...
- What is container turnaround?
- Container turnaround is when a container is returned empty to the specific locat...
- What is duty drawback?
- Duty drawback is the refund of customs duties, taxes and fees paid on imported i...
- What is import duty?
- Import duty is a tax collected on imports and some exports by a country's custo...
- What is a customs broker?
- A customs broker is a professional who provides expert services by arranging the...
- What does importer of record mean?
- The Importer of Record carries the legal responsibility for the initial valuing,...
- What is Telex release?
- A Telex Release can be defined as a message that is sent by an agent or shipping...
- What is meant by consignee?
- This person or entity is the shipment receiver and generally the owner of the sh...
- How to calculate TEU?
- A forty foot container is regarded as two twenty foot containers or 2 TEU (somet...
- Who pays for FCA in shipping?
- Under the Free Carrier, or FCA Incoterm, the buyer is responsible for all freigh...
- What does FCA in shipping mean?
- Free Carrier (FCA) means that the seller delivers the goods to a carrier or anot...
- What does EXW in shipping mean?
- EWX (Ex Works) means that the seller delivers when it places the goods at the di...
- What does DIT in shipping mean?
- DIT is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Delay in Transit'. This indica...
- What is CHB (Customs House Brokerage) and Customs Clearance?
- CHB is an acronym used in logistics for 'Customs House Brokerage'. All goods tha...
- What are Incoterms in shipping?
- Incoterms are rules, that define the terms of trade for the sale of goods all ar...
- How long does ground shipping take?
- Ground shipping can take from a few to several days depending on the point of or...
- What does ground shipping mean?
- Ground shipping means 'shipped by ground'. It refers to cargo that is delivered ...
- What are freight costs?
- Freight costs are also known as freight charges or freight rates. It is the amou...
- What is freight shipping?
- Freight shipping is the transportation of large shipments of goods transported d...
- What is ocean transportation?
- Ocean transportation is any movement of goods and/or passengers using seagoing v...
- How to ship freight?
- We know that it can be hard to tap into international trade when you are new to ...
- What is sea freight?
- Sea freight is a method of transporting large quantities of products via cargo s...
- How long does ocean freight take?
- Ocean freight will likely take anywhere from 20-60 days, depending on where the ...
- What is ocean freight?
- Ocean freight is the method of transporting containerized cargo loaded onto vess...
- What is shipping?
- Shipping is the physical moving of good from one point to another, such as the m...
- What is meant by freight?
- Freight is a term used to mean all the charges payable to the Carrier in accorda...
- What is Bill of Lading?
- The Bill of Lading is the primary document used in sea transport. It functions a...
- What is Standard Free Time?
- Standard Free time is the period of time offered by a carrier to customers free ...
- What is DnD, D&D or Demurrage and Detention?
- Demurrage is the fee applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the...
- What is COO in shipping?
- COO is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Change of Origin'. In Twill, o...
- What is FCL?
- FCL is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Full Container-Load'. This mea...
- What type of container or equipment can I use to ship my cargo?
- There are many different types of containers and equipment available for shippin...
- What is Cargo Haulage?
- Cargo haulage refers to the whole or part of the ocean transportation of your ca...
- What is TEU?
- TEU is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Twenty Equipment Unit' or in o...
- What is FFE?
- FFE is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Forty Foot Equipment'....
- What is FEU?
- FEU is an acronym used in logistics, which means 'Forty Equipment Unit'....
- What is Shipping Instruction?
- Shipping Instructions or SI is a document that provides detailed specifications ...