| Rail overweight fee | Surcharge for overweight containers on rail. |
| Rail Waybill | Bill of lading for international rail freight transport. |
| Rate basis point | Major shipping point used for determining rates. |
| Re-consignment | Service allowing change of shipment destination after dispatch. |
| Reefer | Refrigerated container for transporting perishable goods. |
| Release Approval | Document advising goods are ready for further movement. |
| Return Cargo | Cargo enabling a ship to return loaded to the origin. |
| Revenue Ton | Billing unit in freight industry. |
| Ro-Ro Ship | Vessel for transporting wheeled cargo and passengers. |
| Rolling Cargo | Wheeled cargo driven or towed onto a ship. |
