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3PL (Third Party Logistics)

External supplier providing complete logistics services.
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3PL (Third Party Logistics)

T

4PL (Fourth Party Logistics)

Logistics coordinator managing multiple 3PL providers.
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4PL (Fourth Party Logistics)

F

ADR Transport

Road transport for dangerous goods according to ADR regulations.
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ADR Transport

A

ATV and motorcycle transport

Safe transport for small vehicles.
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ATV and motorcycle transport

A

Air transport

Fast transportation of goods by plane.
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Air transport

A

CMR (Cargo card)

What is CMR? It is an official document for international cargo transportation.
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CMR (Cargo card)

C

CMR insurance

CMR stands for Insurance Policy for Carried Goods.
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CMR insurance

C

Cabotage

Transport carried out in a country other than that of registration of the truck.
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Cabotage

C

Cargo

Goods transported from one place to another.
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Cargo

C

Cargo Handling

The process of loading and unloading goods.
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Cargo Handling

C

Cargo insurance

Insurance policy for transported goods.
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Cargo insurance

C

Cold chain

System for transportation of perishable goods.
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Cold chain

C

Cold-chain

Temperature controlled logistics chain.
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Cold-chain

C

Combined transport

The use of several modes of transport.
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Combined transport

C

Cost per kilometer

What is the cost per kilometer? Tariff applied for long-distance transportation.
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Cost per kilometer

C

Cross-docking

Reloading goods without storage.
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Cross-docking

C

Customs clearance

Process required for international shipping.
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Customs clearance

C

Customs compliance

Compliance with customs rules and requirements.
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Customs compliance

C

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

Incoterms term whereby the seller bears all costs up to the destination.
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DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

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Dangerous Goods Transport

Specialized transport for dangerous goods.
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Dangerous Goods Transport

D

Delivery time

Estimated date for the arrival of goods.
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Delivery time

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Digital tachograph

Electronic device that records driving times.
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Digital tachograph

D

Dispatcher

Coordination Center for Transport.
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Dispatcher

D

Door-to-door

Direct delivery from sender to recipient's door.
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Door-to-door

D

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

Electronic exchange of documents between logistics partners.
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EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)

E

ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)

Estimated time of arrival of a transport.
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ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)

E

ETA/ETD

Estimated hours of arrival and departure of transport.
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ETA/ETD

E

EUTR (European Union Timber Regulation)

Regulation for the transport of wood.
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EUTR (European Union Timber Regulation)

E

EXW (Ex Works)

Incoterms term by which the buyer picks up the goods from the seller's premises.
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EXW (Ex Works)

E

Electronic CMR (e-CMR)

Digital version of the CMR document.
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Electronic CMR (e-CMR)

E

Estimated quote

Approximate cost for one transport.
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Estimated quote

E

Euro 6

European emission standard for vehicles.
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Euro 6

E

Express transport

Fast forwarding service for urgent deliveries.
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Express transport

E

FOB (Free on Board)

Incoterms term which sets out responsibilities upon delivery.
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FOB (Free on Board)

F

FTA (Free Trade Agreement)

Trade agreement that reduces customs duties between states.
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FTA (Free Trade Agreement)

F

Fixing cables

Accessories for securing loads.
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Fixing cables

F

Fleet management

Fleet management of transport vehicles.
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Fleet management

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Forwarder

Shipping company that organizes transportation for customers.
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Forwarder

F

Frozen mode

Transportation at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius.
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Frozen mode

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Full mode transport (FTL)

Transport for a single customer with a dedicated vehicle.
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Full mode transport (FTL)

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Full shipping (FTL)

Road transport by truck dedicated to a single customer.
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Full shipping (FTL)

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GPS System

Technology for tracking vehicles in real time.
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GPS System

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GPS-tracking

Monitoring of transport vehicles by satellite.
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GPS-tracking

G

Groupage (LTL)

Combined transportation of cargo with partial loads.
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Groupage (LTL)

G

ISO 9001

International standard for quality management.
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ISO 9001

I

Incoterms 2020

International set of trade rules for transportation.
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Incoterms 2020

I

Intercontinental transport

Freight transport between continents.
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Intercontinental transport

I

Intermediate storage

Temporary storage of goods before delivery.
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Intermediate storage

I

Intermodal transport

The use of standardized containers for several types of transport.
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Intermodal transport

I

Internal Freight Transport

Internal freight transport is the activity of delivery of goods within the borders of Romania, by road, rail or ship.
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Internal Freight Transport

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International Courier

Cross-border delivery service.
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International Courier

I

International Translocations

Movements of goods and furniture between countries.
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International Translocations

I

Just-in-case (JIC)

Preventive inventory logistics strategy.
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Just-in-case (JIC)

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Just-in-time (JIT)

Logistics method of delivery exactly at the required time.
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Just-in-time (JIT)

J

Last mile delivery

Delivery to the customer's final destination.
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Last mile delivery

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Loading capacity

Maximum volume that a vehicle can carry.
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Loading capacity

L

Logistic efficiency

Optimization of transport processes.
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Logistic efficiency

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Logistic hubs

Central distribution point.
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Logistic hubs

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Multimodal transport

Combining several types of transport for one expedition.
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Multimodal transport

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Overhead transport

Transport for cargoes with dimensions or weights above the legal limits.
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Overhead transport

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Own fleet

Transport vehicles operated directly by the company.
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Own fleet

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POD (Proof of Delivery)

Document confirming the delivery of the goods.
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POD (Proof of Delivery)

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Pallet

Platform used for stacking and transporting goods.
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Pallet

P

Palletizing

Organization and packaging of goods on pallets.
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Palletizing

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Partial mode transport (LTL)

Sharing the vehicle between several customers.
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Partial mode transport (LTL)

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Pick and pack

Logistic process of product selection and packaging.
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Pick and pack

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Pick-up point

Location for the collection of goods.
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Pick-up point

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Recipient

The person or company receiving the goods.
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Recipient

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Reefer

Term used for refrigerated trucks.
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Reefer

R

Refrigerated trailer

Trailer equipped with cooling equipment.
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Refrigerated trailer

R

Refrigerated transport

Specialized transport for goods requiring controlled temperatures.
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Refrigerated transport

R

Refrigerated truck

Vehicle equipped for the transport of perishable goods.
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Refrigerated truck

R

Refrigeration system

Technology for maintaining low temperatures.
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Refrigeration system

R

Reinforced loading

Grouping the goods of several customers.
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Reinforced loading

R

Semi-trailer

Trailer used for international transportation.
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Semi-trailer

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Sender

The person or company sending the goods.
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Sender

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Shipping by sea

Transportation of goods by sea vessels.
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Shipping by sea

S

Shipping document

Official document accompanying the goods during transport.
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Shipping document

S

Side loading

Process of loading goods from the side of the vehicle.
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Side loading

S

Special authorisation for bulk transport

Mandatory document for oversized shipments.
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Special authorisation for bulk transport

S

Standard Container

Container used for sea and land transport.
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Standard Container

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Supply Chain

Process network for production and distribution.
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Supply Chain

S

Tautliner

Type of trailer for general transport.
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Tautliner

T

Temperature-controlled trailer

Specialized vehicle for perishable goods.
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Temperature-controlled trailer

T

Thermal insulation

Materials that maintain a constant temperature.
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Thermal insulation

T

Transport Exchange

Digital platform where the demand and supply of transport meet.
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Transport Exchange

T

Transport by land

Transport carried out by land vehicles. The most common form of transportation for short and medium distances.
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Transport by land

T

Transport group

Sharing space in a vehicle for several customers.
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Transport group

T

Transport insurance

Financial protection for transported goods.
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Transport insurance

T

Transportation expenses

Costs associated with the transportation of goods.
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Transportation expenses

T

Transportation of machinery

Moving heavy equipment between locations.
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Transportation of machinery

T

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Software for logistics warehouse management.
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WMS (Warehouse Management System)

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