Shipping Glossary
Agency tariffA tariff published by an agent on behalf of several carriers |
AgentA person authorized to transact business for and in the name of another person or company |
AgentTypes of agents are: brokers, commission merchants, resident buyers, sales agents, manufacturer’s representatives |
Aggregate ShipmentNumerous shipments from different shippers to one consignee that are consolidated and treated as a single consignment |
AGLGerman abbr. for sidlings on a customer's premises for the transportation of cargo |
Agreed valuationThe value of a shipment agreed upon in order to secure a specific freight shipment |
Agreed weightThe weight prescribed by agreement between carrier and shipper for goods shipped in certain packages or a certain number |
AGVSAutomated guided vehicle system |
AHCTRANSPORTE AGENT HAULAGE IN SPAIN |
AIPAgency Investigation Pannel |