Tonnage
A measurement of a vessel's cargo-carrying capacity.
Definition
A measurement of a vessel's cargo-carrying capacity. Gross Tonnage (GT) represents the total enclosed volume of the ship while Net Tonnage (NT) reflects the usable cargo space. Tonnage calculations influence port fees registration requirements and safety regulations
Related Terms
Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
A company that provides outsourced logistics services including transportation warehousing order fulfillment and inventory management.
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).
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.
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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