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.