Logistics Glossary
LCL (Less than Container Load)
LCL stands for Less than (Full) Container Load, i.e., a partial load in a container. It usually refers to a small amou[…]
LTL (Less than Truck Load)
LTL stands for Less than Truck Load, a partial load transported by truck. Thus, an LTL goods transport consists of an[…]
Load
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Loading List/Consignment Bill
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Loading Metres
Loading metres (LDM) are a standardised measurement from the forwarding and transport industry. They serve as a simple[…]
Loading Unit Exchange
In forwarding, reusable[…]
Loading Units
Defintion
Loading units serve to store goo[…]
Logistics
The historical origins of the term logistics have different roots. In ancient Greek, the word “logistikē” refers to practical arit[…]