Through Bill of Lading
A Bill of Lading that covers multiple stages of a shipment's journey across various modes of transportation (e.g. sea rail and truck).
Definition
A Bill of Lading that covers multiple stages of a shipment's journey across various modes of transportation (e.g. sea rail and truck). The Through BOL simplifies documentation by combining all stages under one contract of carriage
Related Terms
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
A company that provides outsourced logistics services including transportation warehousing order fulfillment and inventory management.
TIR Carnet
A customs transit document that allows goods to move across international borders under customs seal without requiring repeated inspections at each country's checkpoint.
Tonnage
A measurement of a vessel's cargo-carrying capacity.
Tracking Number
A unique identifier assigned to a shipment that allows shippers and consignees to track cargo movement.
Transit Time
The total time required for a shipment to move from its origin to its final destination.
Trucking Rate
The cost of transporting goods via truck calculated based on factors such as distance cargo weight fuel costs and delivery urgency.
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