Logistics Glossary
Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC)
The Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is a unique number that marks and identifies a shipping unit (container, pac[…]
Spot Market
On the spot market, services or goods are sold to the highest bidder. The term comes from “on the spot”, which des[…]
Subcontractor
In logistics, a subcontractor is a service provider who carries out a transport. This independent carrier, for example[…]
Swap Body
What is a swap body?
A swap body is an interchangeable lo[…]
Swap transport
In swap transports, a “swap” of the loading unit such as the semi-trailer/container is carried out at a previously set location whe[…]