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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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Material Safety Data Sheet
A supporting document detailing the safety and health information of all materials and substances in your shipment.
Metaverse
Virtual worlds that mimic physical reality, metaverses allow users to experience life digitally.
Micro-fulfillment
Micro-fulfillment
The concept of placing small-scale warehouse facilities in accessible urban locations that are close to the end-consumer
Multimodal logistics
The movement of freight using multiple modes of transportation, but through just one contract and operator