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.
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Less than Container Load vs Full Container Load - when to use each and how costs differ.
Read moreFreight Forwarding
What freight forwarding is, how forwarders work, and how they earn their margin.
Read moreNVOCC
Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier - issues House BLs without owning vessels.
Read moreIncoterms 2020
International commercial terms defining buyer and seller responsibilities in trade.
Read moreCBM (Cubic Metre)
Unit of volume used in freight. How to calculate and apply W/M rates.
Read moreGST on Freight
GST rates, SAC codes, CGST/SGST/IGST rules for freight services in India.
Read moreExport Documents Checklist
Every document required for an export shipment from India - complete list.
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