Your default browser language is set to . Browse this site in another language:
English 日本語 ไทย Tiếng Việt 简体中文 繁體中文（香港） 繁體中文（台灣）
Continue color Created with Sketch.

Reports and Whitepaper

Read logistics-related industry reports, & sector-specific important-export guides here.

View all resources

Tools

All
Innovation
Sustainability
Insights
People

GLOSSARY

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

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#
Last-mile delivery
The final leg of the delivery process, where products are transported from a distribution hub to their destination, typically a customer's home or business.
Lead Logistics Partner. Image: Shutterstock
Lead Logistics Partner
A fourth-party logistics provider who manages and directs all aspects of a supply chain on behalf of a client.
Liftgate
Rear-end attached equipment that allows freight to be lifted from the ground to the truck.
Load Tendering
The practice of sending detailed information about a shipment to the carrier for bidding or accepting.