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Accessorial fees

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Charges above and beyond the base or line-haul cost of transportation, usually for additional administrative costs, in-transit services or equipment. As examples, accessorial fees could be for detention, tarping, fuel surcharges, layovers, storage, etc.

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Air waybill (AWB)

A document that accompanies freight transported by an airline so it can be tracked. In addition to serving as a receipt, it contains a description of the shipment's content, the...

Aircraft on ground (AOG)

A term used when an aircraft has been grounded due to issues, including scheduling conflicts, weather or mechanical problems. Aircraft designated as AOG are prioritized to receive any service that...

Airforwarders Association (AfA)

A U. S. -based trade association composed of freight forwarders focused on air and expedited cargo. Members from small businesses to large companies share the common aim of identifying the timeliest, most...

Airfreight/ Air freight

Freight transported via passenger or cargo aircraft, typically for expedited or express handling. An example would be a cargo plane transporting perishable goods from one location to another. Air freight can...

All-cargo aircraft

Also referred to as freighter aircraft, an all-cargo aircraft is one intended solely to carry freight, not to hold passengers. ...

All-in rates

Rates inclusive of transport costs and most surcharges, such as those for fuel and security. Also known as all-inclusive rates. ...

All-inclusive rates

Rates inclusive of transport costs and most surcharges, such as those for fuel and security. Also known as all-in rates. ...

Allotment

Space and weight allocation assigned to an individual customer or shipper on a flight. ...

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

A classification society with a network of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists and support staff in 200 offices across 70 countries certifying that vessels are in compliance with standard rules of...

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA)

An organization that advocates for short line railroads, meaning those that are shorter than their Class 1 railroad counterparts. ...