Freight Glossary

Visual glossary of freight

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  • Warehousing: Warehousing is the storage of goods and materials in a commercial building (warehouse) for a certain period of time. Warehouses are used by manufacturers, importers, exporters, wholesalers, transport companies,(...)
  • Weight per Item: Weight per item, in freight shipping, simply means weight per pallet, box, crate etc.
  • Winch Truck: A specialized type of truck that contains a winch. A winch is a powered reel of cable that can be used to lift or pull heavy cargo.

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