The A sign (A sign), also known as a warning triangle with the letter “A”, is required for the transportation of certain types of waste, especially hazardous waste. The reason for this requirement lies in the safety and environmental protection regulations that govern the transportation of dangerous goods. Here are

General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht

“World Airways Guide” and “Air Cargo Guide” (flight and route schedules of most scheduled cargo and passenger airlines). Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put

African, Caribbean and Pacific countries that have a preferential agreement with the EC. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise

Advertising and placement of cargo. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation to Spain,

General German Inland Transport Insurance Conditions Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for

The term additional load in transportation refers to a transport method in which a partial load (i.e. less than a complete truck or container) is transported together with other partial loads in a transport vehicle. This enables more efficient use of cargo space and reduces transportation costs, as several shippers

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Kraftwagenspediteure e.G.

ADR stands for “Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route”, which in German means “European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road”. ADR is an international agreement that sets the rules and regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by road in Europe.

General German Marine Insurance Conditions

The ADSp (German Freight Forwarders’ Standard Terms and Conditions) are an important set of rules for the transportation of goods in Germany. They define the legal framework under which freight forwarders carry out the transportation of goods. Developed by the German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV), the ADSp are

German Airports Association Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation to Spain,

Export declaration

The AE export declaration refers to German customs and stands for “Export Accompanying Document Electronic”. This is a document used to process exports of goods from Germany. The AE Export Declaration is electronic and must be prepared by companies or persons who wish to export goods from Germany to a

An export license (AG) is an official authorization issued by governmental or other competent authorities to allow the export of certain goods or technology from one country to another. It is used to control and regulate the export of goods to achieve various political, economic, security or legal objectives. An

Working Group Long-distance Freight Transport e.V.

AGF stands for “General Terms and Conditions for Long-Distance Freight Transport” and is a set of rules that regulates the transport of goods by road. AGF long-distance freight transports are widely used in Germany by many forwarding and transport companies. The AGF Long Distance Freight are a standardized contract that

General terms and conditions for commercial road haulage

“General Freight and Motor Transport Company”. It is a company that operates in the field of freight transport. AGK Freight Transport offers various services related to the transportation of goods. The company specializes primarily in road transport and operates a fleet of trucks and tractor-trailers. It can carry out the

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Güternahverkehr e.V. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation to Spain,

General Conditions of Carriage for Commercial Short-Distance Freight Transport by Motor Vehicles. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and

Law on Statistics of Cross-Border Trade in Goods Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht

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Working group for the promotion and development of international road transport. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise

General conditions of motor transport insurance Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Put your trust in the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for

Export control declaration

AKM stands for Export Control Declaration and refers to a procedure for controlling and regulating the export of certain goods. Export control declaration is a legal process required in some countries to monitor and control the export of goods that are potentially sensitive, dangerous or security sensitive. The main objective

Automated air cargo handling procedure for import shipments. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for

Working Group Furniture Transport Federal Association e.V. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation

Connection of states with the EC to obtain (tariff) preferences. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht

An exceptional tariff (AT) in transportation refers to a special tariff regulation that deviates from the standard freight tariffs or transport prices. Such tariffs are often applied in specific cases where there are special conditions or exceptional circumstances that justify a deviation from the regular tariffs. Characteristics of an exceptional

Guaranteed customs accompanying document for temporarily exported goods Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for

Convention on the International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs and on the Special Means of Transport to be used for such Carriage.

Notification to the consignee of the arrival or shipment of the goods.

Notification to the consignee of the arrival or shipment of the goods. “Notify” is a term from the field of communication and is mainly used in connection with appointments and announcements. It means being informed or notified about something in advance. For example, if you announce an event, visit or

Airwaybill (air waybill) Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation to Spain, France and

Bunker adjustment factor (Bunker adjustment factor in maritime shipping). Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH

Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility. It is a German federal authority responsible for a wide range of tasks in the areas of transport, logistics and mobility. The authority was created in 2021 through the restructuring and expansion of the former Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG). Tasks of the

The Bundesverband des Deutschen Güterfernverkehrs e. V. (BDF) is an association that represents the interests of German companies in long-distance freight transport. The BDF was founded in 1947 and has its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. The association advocates for the interests of its members and represents their interests vis-à-vis

The German Civil Code (BGB) is the central code of German civil law. It regulates legal relations between private persons (individuals and legal entities) and is divided into five books. Book: General Part The first book of the Civil Code contains the general provisions of civil law. Here, among other

In the transportation and logistics sector, a bordero is a particularly important document that is often used in connection with groupage shipments (also known as general cargo shipments ). This type of transportation involves the shipment of several partial consignments from different clients, which are transported together in one means

CARNET TIR stands for “Transport International Routier” and is an international customs document used for the transport of goods between different countries. The CARNET TIR system was developed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and enables the smooth transport of goods across international borders, especially by road transport. The

A carrier is a person or company that undertakes the transportation of goods on a commercial basis and transports them from a sender (consignor) to a recipient (customer). The carrier is responsible for carrying out the transportation on its own responsibility and with its own means of transport (e.g. truck,

Carrier: In the logistics industry, the term “carrier” can refer to a company responsible for transporting goods. This may be a freight forwarder, carrier or shipping company that transports goods by road, rail, air or water. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an

CEP stands for courier, express and parcel services. These are service companies that provide transport and delivery of letters, parcels and other items. CEP services usually specialize in fast and reliable deliveries and offer various options for the transport and delivery of shipments. The main task of a CEP service

Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road). Road freight transport) The “Convention relative au contrat de transport international de marchandises par route” is also known as the CMR Convention. It is an international agreement

Cabotage refers to the transportation of goods or passengers within a country by foreign carriers. The concept of cabotage was originally developed in maritime transport, but has spread to other transport sectors such as road and air. In road transport, cabotage refers to the transport of goods or passengers within

A connex lien is a form of lien in which the pledged object has a close economic connection with a claim. The associated lien only arises or is only effective if a specific claim exists. As a rule, the creditor (the pledgee) and the debtor (the pledgee) create the associated

The consignee is the person or company that accepts the delivery of goods at the end of a transportation chain. In the context of logistics, the consignee refers to the last point in the delivery process at which the goods are physically handed over and responsibility for the goods passes

The term “consignee” refers to a person, company or organization that acts as the recipient of a shipment or delivery. The Consignee is the party who assumes responsibility for the receipt of the goods and is responsible for their proper handling. As a rule, the consignee is determined by the

A freight contract is a contract between a shipper (also known as the consignor) and a carrier (freight forwarder, carrier or transport company) in which the conditions for the transportation of goods from one place to another are specified. The carrier undertakes to transport the goods safely to their destination,

A courier service is a transportation service in which a shipment is delivered directly and without detours from the sender to the recipient. In contrast to standard shipping or express deliveries, which run via central transshipment points, a courier delivery is made individually and directly. This ensures particularly fast and

Dangerous goods are all goods that pose a risk to humans, animals or the environment during transport. This applies above all to substances that can become hazardous as a result of uncontrolled mechanical or thermal effects (e.g. during a traffic accident). Again, these are mostly chemicals and products of the

DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) is a trade term used in international trade to regulate the responsibility and costs of transportation and customs clearance of goods between seller and buyer. When delivery is made under a DDP term, the seller assumes all obligations and costs associated with transporting the goods to

The verb “to declare” refers to the act of stating, establishing, or declaring something. It is used in a variety of contexts, but generally means to officially declare or state something. In general, “declare” means to formally announce or state something. It can mean publicly announcing something, stating a certain

Diesel is a fuel that is mainly used for the operation of diesel engines. Diesel engines use the compression ignition process and therefore differ from gasoline engines in terms of operation and efficiency. Diesel engines are generally more efficient and have a longer service life than gasoline engines. They generate

Freight forwarding employee responsible for selling freight to carriers A dispatcher is a person or department in a company responsible for planning, coordinating, and organizing resources, such as personnel, vehicles, or materials. The term “dispatcher” is used in various industries, such as transportation, logistics companies, utility companies or the service

In business, distribution refers to the process of getting products or services from a manufacturer or supplier to distributors, retailers, or end users. This process includes the planning, transportation, storage and distribution channels used to pass the products to the end customer. Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any

An Entry Certificate or Entry Certificate in the forwarding industry is an important document that is used for intra-Community deliveries in the European Union. The certificate of arrival serves as proof that goods have actually been delivered to another EU country. This is particularly relevant for VAT, as intra-Community deliveries

Express travel in transportation Express trips, also known as special trips, are special transports that ensure particularly fast delivery of goods and merchandise. They are often used to get urgent consignments to their destination in the shortest possible time. Features of an express trip: Speed: Highest priority on the fastest

In logistics and transportation, dead freight (also known as shortfall freight ) refers to the compensation that a carrier or forwarder receives if a transport has been agreed but the cargo is either completely or partially unavailable, i.e. not provided. The carrier is therefore unable to utilize the freight capacity

FCA stands for “Free Carrier” and is a trade clause used in international commercial transactions. It defines the responsibilities and obligations of both the seller and the buyer in relation to the transportation and delivery of goods.According to the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), FCA is one

The FCR (Forwarders Certificate of Receipt) is a document used in international logistics. It serves as a confirmation that a carrier (forwarder) has received certain goods. The FCR is usually issued by the forwarder who receives the goods and is responsible for their further shipment. The FCR typically contains the

A freight forwarder is a service provider in the transport industry whose main task is to organize the shipment of goods on behalf of a shipper. As a rule, they do not carry out the transportation themselves, but commission carriers or other transport companies to do so. He acts as

Franking refers to the costs and methods by which letters, parcels, or other items are prepared and paid for shipment. It refers to the postage or fee required to transport the shipment from a sender to a receiver. It is important to select the correct postage for the item being

Freight costs in land transportation depend on a variety of factors that affect the type of transport, the distance traveled and other operational aspects. Here are the most important influencing factors: 1. Distance and route Route length: The longer the route, the higher the freight costs, as fuel consumption, time

Full truckload, also known as FTL , stands for full truckload in the transportation industry. This term is used when a shipper has enough goods to fill the entire loading space of a truck so that the transport is only used for this one load. In contrast to LTL (Less

General cargo refers to individual goods or consignments that are small enough not to fill the entire cargo space of a vehicle or container. It is therefore a single shipment packed in boxes, pallets or parcels. General cargo is typically transported as a single shipment, often in combination with other

The abbreviation AGB stands for “General Terms and Conditions” and refers to standardized contractual terms and conditions that companies define for their customers or business partners. These terms and conditions serve to regulate the legal framework of a collaboration and clarify aspects such as delivery terms, payment modalities, liability issues

The Road Haulage Act (Güterkraftverkehrsgesetz, GüKG) is a law in Germany that regulates commercial road haulage. It establishes the regulations that apply to companies that transport goods by road for commercial purposes. The law was introduced to promote competition in road freight transport and to ensure the safety and quality

Haulage generally refers to the transport of goods over land, especially freight transport on roads. It is a term used mainly in the UK and is similar to the American term “trucking”. Haulage involves the logistics and transportation of goods over short or long distances. This may include the transportation

Is the abbreviation for main customs office Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel free to contact us: Phone +49 (0) 202 26569 – 0 E-mail: kontakt@spedition-albrecht.de Rely on the experience and expertise of Falk Albrecht GmbH for transportation

The ID number (identification number) for the collection of VAT is a unique identifier that companies in many countries require in order to fulfill their VAT obligations. In the European Union, this number is referred to as the “VAT identification number” or “VAT ID number”. The ID no. for the

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are a set of rules developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to govern the responsibilities and risks between buyers and sellers in international trade. They serve as standardized trading conditions and help to avoid misunderstandings and ensure the smooth conduct of international business. Incoterms

Incoterms (International Commercial Terms) are internationally recognized rules that regulate the responsibilities and obligations of buyers and sellers in international trade. They are laid down by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and define who is responsible for transportation, insurance, customs duties and risks during transport. The Incoterms are particularly

An IP certificate of origin stands for “certificate of origin” and is often used in international trade. It is an official document issued by the exporter of the goods supplier. The certificate of origin confirms the origin of the goods, that is, it indicates the country from which the goods

JIS is an abbreviation for Just-in-Squence and describes that products are not only delivered and ordered in the right time but also in the right order. Further information can be found here Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual offer? Please feel

JIT stands for Just-In-Time, a production and delivery strategy. With Just-In-Time Transpore, we guarantee the punctual and reliable delivery of your goods. Find out more under Services and under Just-In-Time transports. For more information: Contact Get non-binding advice now! Do you have any questions or would you like an individual

Just-in-time(JIT) is generally understood to be a production and delivery strategy that aims to provide materials, components and resources at exactly the right moment in order to reduce waste and maximize efficiency. The main goal of JIT is to minimize inventory and shorten lead times by coordinating material deliveries to

The KVO (Kraftverkehrsordnung) is a legal regulation in Germany that governs road traffic. It contains provisions and regulations for motor traffic on public roads and serves to ensure safety and order in road traffic.The KVO specifies, among other things, which traffic rules apply, such as right of way rules, speed

Tag, label, sticker; particularly important in air freight transportation. Here, all packages must be labeled with AWB number, destination airport, marking and recipient. A label is a term used to identify, mark, or classify something. In general, the term “label” is used in various contexts, both physical and digital. Here

Payment guarantee issued by the buyer’s bank in favor of the seller (accredited = beneficiary), provided that the latter fulfills its obligations under the purchase contract.

A letter of credit is a payment guarantee from the buyer’s bank in favor of the seller (accredited party = beneficiary), provided that the seller fulfills his obligations under the purchase contract It is also a payment instrument in international trade that is used to secure payments between buyers and

Load weight or payload refers to the weight of cargo or luggage that a vehicle or machine can carry. It is the maximum mass that can be moved over a given distance without compromising the safety or performance of the means of transportation. The load weight varies depending on the

A document issued by the carrier concerning his obligations to deliver the cargo to the authorized holder of the bill. A bill of lading is a document that represents proof of receipt or delivery of goods in a cargo shipment. It is usually issued by freight forwarders, shipping companies or

Target range within which the goods must be loaded and unloaded in road haulage. Generally, it refers to a period of time set aside for the loading or unloading of goods or the exchange of materials. Here are some common meanings of the term: Loading period in transportation: When it

Logistics in transportation In the context of transportation, logistics encompasses the organization and execution of the entire flow of goods from the source to the end consumer. This includes the following central tasks and components: Main components of logistics in transportation Transportation: Movement of goods via different modes of transport

In logistics and transportation, long goods are materials or products that require special handling and storage due to their length. These goods are typically longer than they are wide or high and can reach a length of several meters. The requirements for long goods transportation are therefore very high and

The term “margin” refers to the difference between the cost and the selling price of a product or service. It is essentially the profit that a company makes per unit of sales.The “margin” refers to the room for maneuver or flexibility that a company has in setting its prices. It

Neutralizing and removing marks of origin refers to the process of removing information or references to the origin of a particular person or organization in order to protect their identity or preserve their anonymity. This process is often used in fields such as journalism, forensic work, or security services to

Part loads, also known as LTL, stands for Less Than Truckload in the transportation industry and refers to a shipping method in which freight from several shippers is combined in one truck. The term originates from the English-speaking world and literally means “less than a truckload”. In LTL transport, partial

A policy insurance certificate is a written document issued by an insurance company to confirm the purchase of an insurance policy. It serves as proof of insurance coverage and contains important information about the insurance policy. The insurance policy usually contains the following information: Policyholder: The name and contact information

RDT stands for “remote data transmission” and refers to the transmission of data over a remote connection. It enables the exchange of information between computers or other electronic devices over a communication link, such as the Internet, telephone lines or cellular networks. In recent decades, dial-up technology has played a