Transportation and Freight Flashcards
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What is a 3PL in logistics?
Answer: Third-Party Logistics provider
A 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) provider offers outsourced logistics services including warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment.
Which incoterm means the seller delivers goods to a named port and the buyer assumes all risk once goods are on board?
Answer: FOB
FOB (Free On Board) transfers risk and cost from seller to buyer once the goods are loaded onto the vessel at the named port.
What is the 'last mile' in logistics?
Answer: Final leg of a delivery from a local hub to the end customer
Last-mile delivery is the final and often most expensive step of the supply chain, moving goods from a distribution center to the customer's door.
What does a freight broker do in the transportation industry?
Answer: Acts as an intermediary connecting shippers with carriers
A freight broker matches shippers who need to move cargo with carriers that have available capacity, earning a commission.
What is deadhead mileage in trucking?
Answer: Miles a truck travels empty without a paying load
Deadhead miles are unprofitable empty miles a driver travels after delivering a load and before picking up the next one.
What is the purpose of a proof of delivery (POD)?
Answer: Confirm that a shipment was received by the consignee
A proof of delivery is a signed document confirming the shipment was received in good condition by the recipient.