Glossary of Haulage Terms and Phrases

No guide to road haulage would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with transport and distribution in the UK, along with the official lingo found when using international freight services, including forms of documentation, types of vehicle and container, logistics and customs requirements.

Here you'll find an A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst transporting goods and materials; whether you're a customer or a haulier, from terms like "Absorption" to phrases such as "Zone Haulage Rate", along with everything in between.

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