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09/09/2010

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Accessorial charges
Definition
are charges made for performing freight services beyond normal pickup and delivery such as inside delivery, waiting time, fuel surcharges and storage charges etc….
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Backhaul

Definition
is the return movement of a truck from its original destination to its original point of origin, especially when carrying goods back over all or part of the same route.
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bar code
Definition
is a symbol consisting of a series of printed bars representing values. A system of optical character reading, scanning, and tracking of units by reading a series of printed bars for translation into a numeric or alphanumeric identification code.
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Billing

Definition
is the preparation of the freight bill, the primary document for a common carrier shipment including a description of the freight, number of pieces and charges.
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