Logistics
Services
Logistics acronyms
• FCL full container load a shipment that uses the entire container for one customer.
• 3PL third-party logistics a company that provides outsourced logistics services.
• HGV heavy goods vehicle a large truck used to transport heavy goods.
• DC distribution center a warehouse where products are stored and shipped to customers.
• LCL less than container load a shipment that shares container space with other shipments.
• EDI electronic data interchange a system for exchanging business documents electronically.
• VAS value-added services extra services like labeling, packing, or quality checks.
• RFID radio frequency identification technology that uses radio waves to track items.
• ISO International Standards Organization organization that develops international standards
• GPS Global Positioning System a satellite-based system for locating positions on Earth.
Logistics services
• transshipment loading goods from one means of carriage onto another
• break-bulk packing goods in small, separable units
• cross-docking direct flow of goods from receipt at warehouse to shipping, bypassing storage
• order picking selecting and assembling items from stock for shipments
• reverse logisctics collecting and handling of used or damaged goods or of reusable transit equipment
• tracking and tracing locating items in transit
• warehousing receiving and storing goods
• collection picking up goods at a named place
Link audio: Track 04.mp3
specializes in transport
mode used
Provider 1 solutions for full container sea
(GFT Global Carrier) loads and less than
consolidated freight
Provider 2 home textiles road
(Home Tex International)
Provider 3 consolidated air freight air
(Cargo Express) forwarding
Link audio: Track 04.mp3
Listen to the recording again and complete the sentences
1. We are one of the world’s leading transport companies with a freight volume of
600,000 containers per year.
2. We can offer our customers competitive rates with all major shipping lines.
3. With modern fleet of vehicles, we can ensure fast, safe delivery of your
consignments.
4. Our services include order picking, packing, distribution, and handling of all
transport documentation.
5. Cargo Express is Asia’s leading provider of air freight services.
6. We work closely with air carries around the world for the fastest delivery available.
Complete the sentences with the words from the box.
1. As a major non-vessel operating common carrier, we can offer our customers
competitive rates with all major shipping lines.
2. We specialize in solutions for full container loads (FCL) and less than container
consolidated loads (LCL).
3. As a specialist in home textiles, we can offer our clients customized services to
meet their needs.
4. Our team will be happy to assist you all matters regarding your order.
5. We can provide you with tailor-made solution for your air transport
requirements.
6. We closely co-operate with air carriers around the world and can offer our
customers a wide range of flexible and cost-effective services.
• "A place where goods are stored before being distributed" → warehouse
• "The process of sending goods back to the seller" → reverse logistics
• "Service that arranges transport of goods" → freight forwarding
• "Service involving tax and legal paperwork when crossing borders" → customs clearance
• "Transporting goods in large containers by sea" → shipping
• "Combining small shipments into one container" → consolidation
• The separation of a single consolidated bulk load into smaller individual shipments for delivery to the
ultimate consignees. → break-bulk
VAS (Value Added Services)
payment documentation Product Packing/packaging Other services
assembly
• credit processing • literature • kitting • pick and pack • returns
fulfilment • bundling/ • packaging services processing
• import/export unbundling • export packing & • labelling
cargo customs crating • recycling
clearance • polybagging &
shrink wrapping
