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Shipping & Logistics Glossary

This comprehensive glossary covers 509 essential shipping and logistics terms used in international freight forwarding, ocean shipping, and supply chain management. From AMS charges and BAF surcharges to THC fees and demurrage costs, find clear definitions for all the fees, surcharges, documentation requirements, and industry terminology you encounter in global trade. Perfect for freight forwarders, logistics professionals, shippers, and anyone involved in international shipping operations.

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ANTI-TERROR-COMPLIANCE (A)

Anti-Terror Compliance fee covers the costs associated with security measures and compliance with international anti-ter...

AFS - ADVANCE FILING SURCHARGE (A-AFS)

Advance Filing Surcharge imposed by carriers to cover the costs of mandatory advance cargo information submission to cus...

AMS CHARGE (AC)

AMS (Automated Manifest System) Charge for electronic submission of cargo information to U.S. Customs and Border Protect...

Advance Commercial Information Charge (ACI)

Advance Commercial Information charge for submitting detailed cargo information to Canadian customs authorities before v...

ACID (ADVANCED CARGO INFORMATION DECLARATION) (ACID)

Advanced Cargo Information Declaration fee for providing detailed cargo information to customs authorities in advance of...

Agency Documentation Fee Exports (ADE)

Agency Documentation Fee for Exports covers the creation and processing of documents required at origin to complete a sh...

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