Glossary

Dive into supply chain terminology

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AES (Automated Export System)

AMS (Automated Manifest System)

BAF (Bunker Adjustment Factor)

Bill of Lading (BOL or BL)

Cargo Insurance

Clean Truck Fee (CTF)

Commercial Invoice

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Container Yard (CY)

Delivery Order (DO)

Export Declaration

Express Bill of Lading

FCL (Full Container Load)

General Average (GA)

ISF (Importer Security Filing)

LCL (Less Than Container Load)

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier)

Power of Attorney (POA)

Residential Surcharge

Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)

Verified Gross Weight (VGM)

OBL (Original Bill of Lading)

Out of Gauge (OOG) Cargo

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