Glossary of Transport and Logistics Terms
2.0 New Generations of Technology
Definition: Refers to advanced and innovative technologies in the field of transport and logistics.
Ad Valorem
Definition: Insurance term designating coverage based on the actual value of the merchandise.
Charterer
Definition: Professional acting as an intermediary between the shipper and the carrier, optimizing the cost and method of transport.
Attestation de Capacité Transport
Definition: Certification required for road hauliers with vehicles up to 3.5 tons.
Freight Exchange
Definition: online platform facilitating contact between logistics service providers, forwarding agents and carriers.
Cabotage
Definition: Temporary authorization for European carriers to operate in France.
Trucking
Definition: Transport of goods by truck by professionals.
Useful load
Definition: Weight of goods transported, excluding container or trailer.
Loading
Definition: All goods transported on a single trip.
Charger
Definition: Legal term in maritime transport referring to the person responsible for loading goods.
CMR
Definition: Convention governing the contract for the international carriage of goods by road.
Customs agent
Definition: Professional managing customs formalities on behalf of others.
Freight forwarder
Definition: Intermediary organizing the transit of goods from one point to another.
Container
Definition: Closed, watertight storage unit used in road and sea transport.
Contract of Carriage
Definition: Legal document establishing the terms of carriage of goods between the carrier and its customer.
Customs duty
Definition: Tax imposed on imported goods at border crossings.
Unloading
Definition: Process of removing goods from their mode of transport at destination.
Carbon footprint
Definition: Measurement of the environmental impact of an activity, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
Outsourcing
Definition: Transfer of a company's activities to an external service provider.
Piggybacking
Definition: Transport of goods by rail.
Freight
Definition: All goods intended for transport.
Grouping
Definition: Combined shipment of goods from different shippers or to different consignees by a single carrier.
Loading tailgate
Definition: Platform lift located at the rear of a truck.
Incoterms
Definition: International rules defining the responsibilities of parties in international and national commercial transactions.
Lettre de Voiture
Definition: Document issued by the carrier detailing instructions and details of the shipment.
Hazardous Materials
Definition: Goods presenting risks due to their physical or chemical properties.
Messaging
Definition: Fast transport service for light consignments, usually delivered in less than 48 hours.
Multimodal
Definition: Freight transport combining several modes of transport.
Palette
Definition: Tray, often made of wood, used for handling and transporting goods.
Loading plan
Definition: Optimal organization of goods to be transported.
Load Break
Definition: Transfer of goods from one mode of transport to another.
Semi-trailer
Definition: Type of trailer supported at the rear by its own axles and attached to a towing vehicle.
Stock
Definition: Quantity of goods held in reserve.
Supply Chain
Definition: Process from order to delivery of goods, including the purchase and processing of raw materials.
Overload
Definition: A situation where the weight of a vehicle exceeds the authorized limit.
Axle tax
Definition: Tax applied to heavy goods vehicles travelling in France, replacing the TSVR since 20/01/2021.
Traceability
Definition: Set of information enabling detailed tracking of goods.
Forwarding agent
Definition: Company organizing the transport of goods on behalf of a shipper or consignee.
Combined Transport
Definition: Logistics solution combining different means of transport to reduce the use of road haulage.
Transport Express
Definition: Rapid transport service for urgent deliveries.
TRM (Transport Routier de Marchandises)
Definition: Transport of goods by road.