The Ultimate Guide to the Various Logistics Terminologies

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Bill of Lading (BOL)

A Bill of Lading (BOL) is a receipt of goods given by the carrier to the shippers. It consists of the various details of the shipment, including size, type, quantity, and final destination of goods. Without the Bill of Lading, the shippers cannot access the goods at the final destination.


Proof of Delivery (POD) Proof of delivery is the most important

document required during the transportation process. This receipt is used when the rider gives the goods to the shippers. The top shipping companies in UAE use this document to ensure that the recipient has received the goods from the carrier.


Air Way Bill (AWB) An Air Way Bill (AWB) is a receipt given by the Air shipping carrier to the Shippers to provide detailed information about the consignment. It contains all the information about the shipment that is necessary for the tracking process.


ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival The ETA is used to represent the estimated time of arrival of the shipment. When the Shipper sends goods using the top shipping companies in UAE, like SLR shipping services LLC, they provide an estimated delivery time to the shippers.


Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) A stock-keeping unit (SKU) is a scannable bar code used by the top shipping companies in UAE to identify the consignment.


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Truckload (TL) or Full Truckload (FTL) A truckload or a full truckload term is used when a trailer is loaded with its total capacity. FTL means that the truck will be loaded entirely with the load.


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