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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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Daigou
A person who facilitates the buying and selling of international products on behalf of a customer in mainland China
Data center logistics
Specialized processes in which equipment, components, and resources involved in a data center environment are moved, stored, and deployed.
De minimis
A value below which goods can be shipped into a country before duties & taxes are assessed
Deadhead
A truck traveling with a trailer attached but no cargo.
Deconsolidation
A component of the distribution process whereby cargo shipments are broken down into smaller units and processed for delivery.
Demurrage
A charge imposed by shipping lines on merchants who do not pick up the containers on time