An individual or firm that sends freight. A freight originator.
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What is container shipping?
Container ships (sometimes spelled containerships) are cargo ships that carry all of their load in truck-size intermodal containers, in a technique called containerization. They are a common means...
FCL (Full Container-Load)
An ocean-shipping and intermodal industry term; a full container-load shipment is when a shipper contracts for the transportation of an entire container. The vast majority of intermodal and ocean...
Terminal
Transportation facility with one or more of the following roles: System access: terminals are points at which freight enters and leaves the transportation system. Freight consolidation/distribution...
What is a freight carrier?
A freight carrier is the company or person who directly handles your shipment. If you are shipping Less Than Truckload (LTL) or international freight, several carriers may handle and transfer your...