Transportation and Shipping Flashcards

What does 'dock-to-stock time' measure in a distribution center?

Answer: The time from freight arrival at the dock to the product being available in inventory

Dock-to-stock time measures the efficiency of the receiving process, from when freight arrives at the dock until it is counted, inspected, and put away in storage.

What is freight consolidation?

Answer: Combining multiple smaller shipments into one larger shipment to reduce costs

Freight consolidation is the practice of combining several smaller shipments into a single, larger load to achieve lower per-unit shipping costs.

Which document outlines the terms and conditions of a transportation agreement between a shipper and a carrier?

Answer: Transportation contract or tariff agreement

A transportation contract or tariff agreement legally defines rates, service levels, liability, and terms between a shipper and a carrier.

What is a 'trailer on flatcar' (TOFC) service also known as?

Answer: Piggyback service

TOFC, or piggyback service, involves loading truck trailers directly onto railroad flatcars to combine the flexibility of trucking with the efficiency of rail.

What is drayage in logistics?

Answer: Short-distance transport, typically moving containers between a port and a nearby warehouse or rail yard

Drayage refers to the short-haul transportation of freight, commonly used to move shipping containers from a seaport or rail terminal to a nearby facility.

What is the primary purpose of a shipping manifest?

Answer: To list all freight items loaded on a vehicle or vessel for a particular trip

A shipping manifest is a document that lists all cargo loaded on a truck, ship, or plane for a specific journey, serving as a master inventory of the load.