Loading is a term that refers to the loading of cargo onto ships.
A bill of lading is a document that sets out the agreement between the shipper and the carrier, as well as the type, quantity and destination of the goods being transported.
Also known as an order bill of lading, a negotiable bill of lading transfers control (ownership) of the goods to the person named on the document.
A clean bill of lading certifies that the goods were received in good condition, free from defects.
A direct bill of lading explains how the carrier can limit its liability.
Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) is a delivery contract under which the seller assumes full responsibility for transporting the goods until they reach the agreed destination.
Distribution Management manages the supply chain for the firm, from vendors and suppliers to the manufacturer and point of sale, including packaging, inventory, warehousing and logistics.
In a supply chain, a distribution network is an interconnected group of storage facilities and transportation systems that receive stocks of goods and then deliver them to customers.
Free carrier is a trade term that requires the seller of goods to deliver those goods to a specified airport, shipping terminal, warehouse, or other carrier location specified by the buyer.
Supply chain management (SCM) is a centralized management of the flow of goods and services and includes all processes that turn raw materials into final products.