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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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Demurrage
A charge imposed by shipping lines on merchants who do not pick up the containers on time
Digital Bunkering
A new initiative to modernize bunkering processes using digital technology.
Digital Freight Matching (DFM)
The use of technology, particularly digital platforms and algorithms, to connect shippers with carriers in real-time.
Digital Logistics Marketplaces
Online platforms for businesses to engage shipping services from various logistics partners.
Digital twinning
Digital twinning
The act of virtually replicating a physical product, process or system
A system that evaluates real-time conditions and selects the best fulfillment location for each customer order.
Distributed Order Management (DOM)
A system that evaluates real-time conditions and selects the best fulfillment location for each customer order.