Logistics Glossary

It’s never too late to learn about logistics. Here you will find definitions of the most important terms.

ATF

ATF (Airport Terminal Fees) stands for airport terminal fees that...

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ATLAS

ATLAS (“Automated Tariff and Local Customs Processing System”) describes the...

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BAF

The shipping company calculates the bunker adjustment factor, also known...

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BOM

A BOM is a list that describes each component and...

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CAF

The Currency Adjustment Factor is a percentage surcharge for liner...

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CASS

The Cargo Agent Settlement System – CASS for short –...

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Co-loader

The so-called co-loader refers to the master shipper who allocates...

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Courier

A courier delivers documents between carriers or customs agents and...

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Disaster

A term from ocean freight insurance that stands for “damage”....

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Eori

Eori – Economic Operators’ Registration and Identification – is a...

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Ex-Works

Ex-Works are the Incoterms (conditions of sale) that stipulate that...

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