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Accessorial fees are additional charges in transportation that go beyond the basic cost of shipping, known as the line-haul cost. These fees cover specialized services or conditions like extended waiting times, special handling, or fluctuating fuel prices.

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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...

The Airforwarders Association (AfA) is a trade organization that represents the interests of companies involved in the air freight forwarding industry. Founded in the U. S. , the Association serves both domestic...

An all-cargo aircraft is a plane specifically designed or converted to transport cargo rather than passengers. Unlike mixed-use planes, which carry both passengers and freight, all-cargo aircraft are optimized to...

All-in rates are pricing structures that combine various costs associated with shipping or freight services into a single, comprehensive fee. This rate typically includes transportation costs, fuel surcharges, handling fees,...

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

In the context of supply chain management, allotment refers to the strategic distribution or allocation of resources, inventory, or tasks among various entities, locations, or activities within the supply chain. ...

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a classification society, founded in 1862, with a mission to promote the security of life, property, and the natural environment in the maritime...

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is an organization that represents the interests of short line and regional railroads in the United States. Founded in 1913, its...

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is a trade association based in the U. S. that represents the interests of the trucking industry. It serves as an advocate for trucking companies and...

AMS

See Automated Manifest System. ...