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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
background and meaning of these terms.

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Cabotage
The right to operate sea, air, or other transport services within a particular territory
Circular economy
A sustainable economic model that focuses on minimizing waste and making efficient use of resources
Cold chain
Storage and transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo along a supply chain under controlled conditions
In the same way that AI gives computers the ability to ‘think’, computer vision allows computers to ‘see’.
Computer Vision
In the same way that AI gives computers the ability to ‘think’, computer vision allows computers to ‘see’.
Consignment / Consignor / Consignee
The terms used in the process of sending goods
Control tower
A central hub offering end-to-end supply chain visibility and real-time analytics to manage logistics performance and control costs