by Danya Rielly | Sep 20, 2022 | Glossary
GLOSSARY Dimensioner A dimensioner is a device or tool used to determine the volume and dimensions of an object, most notably packages and palletized cargo. Dimensioners are used by companies that supply or buy logistic services to compute freight shipment charges...
by Danya Rielly | Sep 19, 2022 | Glossary
GLOSSARY Shipping Carrier A carrier is a company, firm, or individual who is legally permitted to transport goods by air, water, and land. Typically, the carrier collaborates with shippers to transport goods from one location to another. Airlines, shipping lines,...
by Danya Rielly | Sep 16, 2022 | Glossary
GLOSSARY Common Carrier What’s a common carrier? Common carriers, also known as public carriers, transport people or commodities and are liable for any probable loss of items during transport. They must also demonstrate to the regulator that they are “fit,...
by Danya Rielly | Sep 16, 2022 | Glossary
GLOSSARY Automated Commercial Environment The Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) is the system through which the trade community reports imports and exports and the government determines admissibility. CBP trade applies expertise, technology, and automation to...
by Danya Rielly | Sep 15, 2022 | Glossary
GLOSSARY Application Programming Interface What is an application program interface? The application programming interface (API) is a way for two or more computer programs to communicate with each other. In essence, it is a type of software interface that offers a...
