Cargo transportation terms

Description of terms used in the process of cargo transportation
The number of entries in this glossary is 5.
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Glossaries

Term Definition
WAREHOUSE
A place for receiving, delivering, consolidating, distributing and storing goods/cargo.
WAY BILL
Invoice. The contract of carriage, as well asbill of lading, a document confirming the acceptance of the cargo by the carrier for sea transportation and the obligation to transfer it to the consignee at the port of destination.
WDF
Weight Discrepancy Fee. This fee is applied when the actual weight of the container received at the terminal differs from the weight specified in the documentation. The fee covers administrative amendments, as well as changes in loading conditions and chassis requirements.
Wharfage

Berth fee, a fee charged to sea carriers to cover fees charged by the administration of the berth and/or port.

It is a fee exclusively for the use of the berth and does not include a fee for any other services.

WM
The basis for charging freight. Weight or volume, is applied depending on which indicator (weight or volume) is greater.