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Cargo transportation terms

Description of terms used in the process of cargo transportation
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Term Definition
LCL
Partial loading of the container, when the batches of each customer have a smaller volume than is required to fill the whole container and in one container in one direction on one vehicle, shouldcargomultiple senders to multiple recipients.
Synonyms- Less Container Load
O
Linear conditions at departure. Conditions under whichfreight forwarderprovides the following services, the cost of which is included in the freight rate: removal of the container from the vehicle (auto, railway), placement at the terminal (CY), loading on the ship. 
LIFO

liner in

" >freeout. With loading, but without unloading - the rate includes loading at the port of departure, sea

With the development of the world transport system, the concept of freight has spread to air (English air freight) and land (English land freight) transport.

" >freight
, but does not include unloading at the destination port.

Loading at the expense of the shipowner, unloading at the expense of the shipper

Synonyms- LINER IN/FREE OUT
LILO

liner in liner out. With loading and unloading - the rate includes loading at the port of departure, sea freight and unloading in the country of destination.

Loading and unloading at the expense of the shipowner

Synonyms- LINER IN/LINER OUT
WHAT
Linear conditions upon arrival. Conditions under which the forwarder provides the following services, the cost of which is included in the freight rate: unloading from the ship, accommodation at the terminal (CY), loading onto a vehicle (auto, railway). 
LS

Loading Supervision- verification for the purpose of compliance of the shipped goods with the declared in the accompanying documents, compliance with the loading requirements.

The inspection is carried out on the day of loading into the vehicle, during the inspection the following are checked: the exact quantity, the integrity of the package,marking, loading conditions.

At the end of the inspection, the vehicle is sealed in the presence of an inspector.

Synonyms- Loading Supervision