A party responsible for physically moving goods from location A to location B.

A party which acquires, by way of trade, goods and/or services. Also known as Buyer, Purchaser. Can also carry out the import function.

A party responsible for processing the declarations on the import and export of goods.

Information indicating what goods are being imported or exported.

A party responsible for providing coordination and assistance in all phases of freight movement from the exporter's location to final destination. Can also carry out the import and export function. (See section 1.2 for a definition of this.)

Usually created as part of a contract between a CUSTOMER and a SUPPLIER. Contains the details that are normally required for reference, address and item purposes.

A TRADED PRODUCT that is packaged. Could be a TRANSPORT PACKAGE.

A separately identifiable collection of one or more goods-items (available to be) transported together from one supplier to one customer. Describes the despatch, transportation, and delivery of goods.

The documentation and other information associated with the goods.

Party who fulfills the order. May also act as the SHIPPER or CONSIGNOR. Can also carry out the export function.

A product or service usually uniquely identified within a SUPPLIER's catalogue. A particular product or service that can be ordered by a CUSTOMER.

A container or receptacle that encloses or holds a TRADED PRODUCT. e.g. box, pallet, cage etc.

A transport stage at or between the despatch and delivery addresses.