| ABC Analysis | A method for categorizing company resources based on their importance, such as raw materials, components, suppliers, and customers. |
| Accessibility | The capability of a carrier to provide transportation services from a specific origin to a designated destination. |
| Accessorial Charges | Fees charged by a carrier for additional services outlined in the contract, such as loading, unloading, pickup, and delivery. |
| Action Message | A notification generated by MRP or DRP systems to adjust an existing planned or approved order. |
| Active Stock | Goods that maintain the continuity of production or sales between consecutive deliveries. |
| Activity-Based Costing | A cost management approach that allocates expenses based on specific activities and finished products related to the physical movement of goods. |
| Additional Commercial Invoice | An invoice that provides supplementary information beyond standard details. |
| Advanced Shipment Notice | A detailed list of goods sent to a customer or consignor, often including the estimated time of arrival. |
| Affreightment, Contract Of | An agreement between a shipowner and a charterer for hiring a ship (or part of it) to transport goods. |
| Agency Fee | Payment made for agent services rendered in port, such as representing the shipowner and assisting the ship's captain. |
| Agency Tariff | Rates charged by an agent for services provided to carriers. |
| Agent | An authorized individual or entity acting on behalf of another party to perform certain tasks or actions. |
| Agglomeration | The process of combining different companies into a single entity, often based on geographic proximity. |
| Aggregate Tender Rate | A discounted rate for shippers offering multiple shipments of similar classifications simultaneously. |
| Air Cargo / Air Freight | The transportation of goods by air carriers. |
| Air Cargo Agent | A company that facilitates the transportation of goods by air and offers related services. |
| Air Cargo Containers | Containers or pallets specifically designed for transporting goods via air, including pallets, lower deck containers, and box-type containers. |
| Air Carrier | A company that provides freight forwarding services through air transportation. |
| Air Taxi | A public transport service for passengers, operating by air for a fee. |
| Air Waybill | A document issued by the consignor or their agent, confirming a shipping agreement between the carrier and shipper. |
| Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) | A fund financed through aviation-related excise taxes to support the U.S. aviation system. |
| Alameda Corridor Surcharge (ACS) | A fee applied to containers transported by rail through Long Beach and Los Angeles ports. |
| All Water | A term used when the entire transportation is conducted via waterways. |
| All-Cargo Carrier | An air carrier specializing exclusively in cargo transportation. |
| Amazon Reference ID | A unique identifier used by Amazon to track Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) shipments upon warehouse arrival. |
| Amendment Fee | A fee charged for making changes or corrections to a contract or other legal document. |
| Antidumping Duties (ADD) | Additional import duty imposed on goods sold below their normal market or domestic value. |
| Any-Quantity Rate | A rate that remains the same regardless of the quantity of cargo being transported. |
| Arrival Notice | A notification providing the estimated arrival time of a vessel at its destination. |
| Assignment | The transfer of rights, responsibilities, or benefits under a contract or agreement to a third party. |
| Audit | The process of verifying the accuracy of freight bills and related charges. |
| Auditing | An evaluation of a company's activities to ensure compliance with specific criteria or regulations. |
| Automate Manifest System (AMS) | A U.S. Customs system used for electronically submitting required shipping documentation. |
| Average Cost | The total cost (fixed and variable) divided by the total output produced. |
