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GLOSSARY

A glossary of widely used words in the logistics industry. Delve into the
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Tail Gate Exam
A custom exam that involves opening the container for inspection.
Telematics
The technology used to gather and monitor data relating to an individual vehicle or an entire fleet
Transportation Management System (TMS)
A software platform designed to streamline and optimize the process of moving goods from one location to another.
Transshipment
The process where containers are transferred from one vessel to another at one location, before being shipped off to their intended destination
Tube systems
Advanced networks that transport people or goods via tube-like systems.
Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit (TEU)
TEU is the measurement of shipment volume. 1 TEU is equivalent to a 20-foot-long shipping container.