Cargo Jargons

If you want to trade for the delivery of goods, would be faced by the language of terms that might be less you know. We will give a little information for you about the term is often used in shipping goods.

1. Airway Bill (AWB)

The cargo equivalent of a passenger ticket the which means the document made out by or on behalf of the shipper. It Evidences the Contract Between the shipper and the carrier (s) for carriage of goods over routes of the carrier. Unlike a bill of lading, the AWB is a non-negotiable instrument, does not specify on the which flight the shipment will from be sent, or it will from Pls reach its destination.

2. Bill of Landing (commonly called as well as B / L or BOL)

A bill of lading (BL - Sometimes Referred to as BOL or B / L) is a document Issued by a carrier to a shipper, acknowledging That specified goods have been received on board as cargo for conveyance to a named place for delivery to the consignee Who is usually Identified.

Bill of Landing has a function as:

• Document of Receipt
• Contract of Carriage
• Document of Title

3. Cargo

Cargo (or freight) is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.

4. Cargo Terminal

A building or location where cargo is received, stored, Customs cleared and prepared for delivery and delivered.

5. Charter Contract

A special agreement whereby carrier for an agreed operation places at shipper's disposition the entire capacity of an aircraft.

6. Charterer

A person who has signed a charter contract with carrier.

7. Consignee

A person whose name appears on the AWB as the party to whom the goods are to be delivered.

8. Consignor (Shipper)

A person whose name appears on the AWB as the party contracting with the carrier(s) for carriage of goods.

9. Consignment (Shipment)

One or more pieces of cargo accepted by the carrier from a single shipper, destined for one specific address moving on one AWB to one consignee.

10. Cut-off time

The latest time cargo will be accepted for a specific flight prior to its departure.

11. Destination

The ultimate stopping place according to the contract of carriage.

12. Embargo

Refusal by carrier for a limited period to accept goods for transportation.

13. IATA

International Air Transport Association - an Association that establishes international rules and standards for participating air carriers.

14. IATA member

Indicates an airline being member of the International Air Transport Association.

15. Interline Agreement

A contract between two or more carriers to expedite exchange of traffic between the parties to the agreement.

16. Minimum Connecting Time Perishables

Time sensitive items needing specialised handling.

17. Unit Load Device (ULD)

Pallet or rigid container used to hold cargo.

 Bill of Lading-specimen. picture via feederlink

example of Airway Bill. via fedex