Restricted Articles
Items that are subject to specific regulations due to safety security or environmental concerns.
Definition
Items that are subject to specific regulations due to safety security or environmental concerns. Restricted articles may include hazardous materials firearms chemicals or biological agents. Shipping restricted articles often requires special permits labeling and documentation to ensure compliance with international transportation laws
Related Terms
Ramp
A designated area at rail terminals where containers are loaded onto or unloaded from trains.
Reefer Container
A temperature-controlled shipping container designed to transport perishable goods such as fruits vegetables dairy products seafood and pharmaceuticals.
Remanifest
The process of issuing a new cargo manifest to reflect updated shipment details.
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
A technology that uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track objects.
Roll-On/Roll-Off (RoRo)
A type of shipping method designed for transporting wheeled cargo such as cars trucks trailers and heavy machinery.
Routing Order
A document issued by a buyer or consignee that instructs the supplier or shipper on the preferred transportation route carrier and delivery terms.
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