Weight Break
A threshold weight at which shipping rates change.
Definition
A threshold weight at which shipping rates change. Carriers often offer discounted rates for heavier shipments with weight breaks indicating the point at which a lower rate per unit weight applies. Understanding weight breaks helps shippers optimize their packaging and consolidation strategies to achieve the most cost-effective shipping solution
Related Terms
Warehouse Receipt
A document issued by a warehouse operator confirming the storage of goods.
Warehousing
The process of storing goods in a designated facility until they are ready for distribution or sale.
Waybill
A non-negotiable shipping document that serves as a receipt of goods and outlines the terms of the transportation contract.
Weight Certificate
An official document that verifies the weight of a shipment.
Wharf
A structure built along a shoreline or riverbank where vessels can dock to load or unload cargo.
Wharfage
A fee charged for the use of a wharf pier or dock for loading or unloading cargo.
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