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
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
Declare (e.g. at customs )
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
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
Diesel cost share (DKA)
The share of diesel costs (DKA) in the total costs varies depending on the company and activity and can only be calculated on a case-by-case basis. For our company, Spedition-Albrecht, we have calculated a diesel cost share (DKA) of 30 % in our area of operation, international long-distance transport with
Diesel floater
A diesel floater(diesel price escalation clause) refers to a fuel surcharge, that logistics companies charge their customers to compensate for rising diesel prices. This surcharge is variable and change according to the fluctuations of diesel prices. Even if it is difficult for any transport service provider to agree surcharges with
Diesel price escalator clause
The diesel price escalator clause, also known as the diesel floater, is a fuel surcharge that is based on the price of diesel and that logistics companies charge their customers to compensate for rising diesel prices, but also falling diesel prices. This surcharge is variable and change according to the
Diesel price index
The diesel price index is used to calculate the diesel floater, also known as the diesel price escalator clause. The price of diesel has become a major cost factor in recent years, particularly for transport companies, businesses and consumers, and fluctuations have never been as high as they are now
Dispatcher
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
Distribution – Distribution
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
