A document associated with cargo traveling internationally by air, allowing airlines to track inventory.

A document outlining the collection and delivery locations, signed by the releasing and receiving parties for proof of transport.

The consignee is unaware of who the shipper is and visa versa. Shipping documents will not include identifying information of the opposite party.

A warehouse authorized by customs authorities for storage of goods. Payment of duties is deferred until cargo is removed.

Typically required by large residential or commercial buildings, a COI outlines proof of insurance and a woker’s compensation coverage for external companies to perform on-site services such as unpacking or installation.

A record of sale, including artwork details, purchasing party and value of an artwork.

A commercial enterprise that transports goods, and whose services are open to the general public.

The person or company to whom goods are officially sent or delivered, usually the buyer.

Estimated weight calculated from the length, width and height of a package. Many common carriers offer rates based upon whichever is greater, the dimensional weight or the actual weight.

A number used by customs to monitor and track shipments coming into and out of the EU.

The last leg of a shipment, from the destination hub to the final delivery location.

Intermediary between the booking party and the final destination of the cargo who is organizing a shipment.

An internationally recognized index used to categorize goods.

A freight middle mile that refers to the transportation of goods that do not require a full truckload, cargo will be placed with other freight.

The journey between hubs.

A customs fee for cargo imported into the U.S.

Goods that are imported for sale or sale on approval.

A document that provides authorization for a customs broker to clear freight on behalf of the importer of record.

A form of sales tax due to the importing country based on a percentage of the value of the cargo.