| Igloo | An air freight cargo container designed to fit the interior contours of a specific airplane. |
| In Gate | The transaction or interchange that occurs when a container is received by a rail terminal or water port. |
| Incoterms | International trade terms published by the ICC defining the basic conditions of supply. |
| Inland Bill of Lading | A legal document required for land transportation serving as the carrier’s receipt and carriage contract. |
| Inland Carrier | A transportation company that hauls export or import cargo between ports and inland points. |
| Inland Haulage Charges (IHC) | Transportation costs for moving goods between a seaport and an inland container freight station. |
| Inspection Certificate | A document confirming that the goods were in good condition prior to shipment. |
| Insurance | A system of measures aimed at compensating losses from certain risks. |
| Insurance Certificate | A document confirming the implementation of insurance as per contract terms. |
| Intermodal transportation | The use of more than one mode of transport for the movement of goods. |
| Invoice | A document certifying the delivery of goods or services and their value. |
| ISF Filing | Cost covering compliance with US Customs' advance cargo reporting requirements. |
| ISPS Code | The International Ship and Port Facility Code designed to strengthen maritime security. |
| Issuing Carrier | The carrier who issues the bill of lading and concludes the contract of carriage. |
