Logistics Glossary
Telematics
Per definition, telematics is a combination of the terms telecommunication and informatics, and also a fusion of the u[…]
Tender
A tender is a written and usually public request to place transport and logistics orders. Thanks to the outsourcing of[…]
Track & Trace
The term track & trace most commonly refers to electronic consignment tracking. Tracking makes it possible to determine the[…]
Transport Chain
A transport chain covers all partial routes of a transport which usually covers longer distances, is processed with different m[…]
Transport Order
A transport order corresponds to the physical transport of[…]
Transport Planning
In the context of a forwarding software, transport planning refers to planning open orders on vehicles. During this process, t[…]
Transshipment
In forwarding, the term refers to one of the most important logistics processes. It describes the switch of the[…]
Transshipment Warehouse
A transshipment warehouse (or depot) is a temporary storage place without any long-term stock.[…]