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

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.

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

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

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