Freight Glossary

Freight Forwarding Terms Explained

Plain-language explanations of freight forwarding terms for Indian exporters, importers, and logistics professionals.

Bill of Lading (BL)

Legal document issued by a carrier serving as receipt, contract, and document of title.

Less than Container Load vs Full Container Load - when to use each and how costs differ.

What freight forwarding is, how forwarders work, and how they earn their margin.

Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier - issues House BLs without owning vessels.

International commercial terms defining buyer and seller responsibilities in trade.

Unit of volume used in freight. How to calculate and apply W/M rates.

GST rates, SAC codes, CGST/SGST/IGST rules for freight services in India.

Every document required for an export shipment from India - complete list.