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Glossary

Freight Forwarding Glossary

Clear definitions for freight forwarding, cargo management, logistics software, finance, tracking, and documentation terms.

Freight Forwarding Software

A platform used to manage freight quotations, shipment jobs, documents, tracking, finance, and reporting.

Cargo Management Software

Software for organizing cargo movement, shipment details, customer updates, documents, and operational workflows.

NVOCC

A non-vessel operating common carrier that provides ocean freight services without operating vessels directly.

Job Profit & Loss

A report that compares revenue, costs, and margin for an individual shipment job.

Multi-Currency Ledger

A financial ledger that tracks balances and transactions across more than one currency.

Delivery Order

A document used to authorize release or delivery of cargo based on shipment details.

Customer Portal

A secure customer-facing workspace for shipment updates, documents, and relevant cargo information.

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