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glossary

Pallet

Control Terrestre June 20, 2024 1:20 pm Pallet A Pallet is a flat structure, usually made of wood, that is used to handle transportation, store goods or transport cargo. What is a Pallet in logistics? It is a horizontal and consistent platform used to stack, transport or manipulate different goods thanks to the use of hydraulic cranes or forklifts that allow them to be lifted...
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Curtained

Control Terrestre June 12, 2024 4:08 pm Draping Draping is a term used in logistics to describe a specific method of securing and covering cargo on a transportation vehicle, usually trucks. This method involves the use of tarps or side curtains that can be drawn to facilitate...
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Catering

Control Terrestre June 4, 2024 3:18 pm Supply Supply in logistics refers to the process of acquiring, storing and managing the materials, products or services that a company needs to carry out its operations. This process is essential to ensure that supply chains operate efficiently and effectively, ensuring that...
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Customs Transshipment

Control Terrestre June 2, 2024 7:57 pm Customs Transshipment Consolidated cargo, also known as cargo consolidation, refers to the process of combining multiple smaller cargo shipments into a single larger shipment. This method is commonly used in freight transportation to optimize efficiency and reduce associated costs...
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Consolided charge

Control Terrestre May 21, 2024 2:21 pm Consolidated Freight Consolidated freight, also known as freight consolidation, refers to the process of combining multiple smaller freight shipments into a single larger shipment. This method is commonly used in freight transportation to optimize efficiency and reduce associated costs...
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Refrigerated Freight

Control Terrestre May 20, 2024 4:26 pm Refrigerated Freight Refrigerated freight is a transportation service that involves shipping perishable or temperature-sensitive products in trucks equipped with refrigeration or temperature control systems. These trucks, commonly known as “refrigerated” or “reefers”, maintain a specific temperature throughout the...
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Specialized Cargo

Control Terrestre May 15, 2024 2:35 pm Specialized Cargo Specialized cargo refers to the transportation of goods that require specific handling due to their unique characteristics, dimensions, fragility, dangerousness or special requirements during transportation. This type of cargo can cover a wide variety of products and materials, from heavy machinery to products...
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Domestic Ground Freight Haul

Control Terrestre May 14, 2024 2:17 pm National Land Transportation What is it? National land transportation refers to the movement of goods and people within a country's borders using land vehicles, such as trucks, trains, and buses. This means of transportation is essential for a country's economy, since it facilitates trade...
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Six Sigma

Control Terrestre May 13, 2024 3:41 pm Six Sigma What is it? Six Sigma is a process improvement and quality management methodology that originated at Motorola in the 1980s and has since been widely adopted by many leading companies in everyone. The essence of Six Sigma lies in...
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International Freight

Ground Control May 6, 2024 7:37 pm International Freight International freight refers to the transportation of cargo between countries. This process involves the movement of goods across international borders using different modes of transportation, such as ships, planes, trains or trucks, depending on the distance and nature of the cargo.Features1. **Customs regulations:**...
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