Freight Forwarding Terminology
Complete glossary of Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Transportation related terminology.
- R/O
- Radio Operator
An officer who operates and controls the shipboard communication equipment.
- RECAP
Recapitulation of the terms and conditions agreed
- REEFER
Refrigerator ship; a vessel designed to carry goods requiring refrigeration, such as meat and fruit. A reefer ship has insulated holds into which cold air is passed at the temperature appropriate to the goods being carried.
- REEFER Box
An insulated shipping container designed to carry cargoes requiring temperature control. It is fitted with a refrigeration unit which is connected to the carrying ship's electrical power supply.
- Return Cargo
A cargo which enables a ship to return loaded to the port or area where her previous cargo was loaded.
- Reversible-Time
Option for charterers to add together time allowed for loading & discharging relative to terms of a particular charter party.
- RO/RO Ship
Freight ship or ferry with facilities for vehicles to drive on and off (roll-on roll-off); a system of loading and discharging a ship whereby the cargo is driven on and off on ramps. Equipped with large openings at bow and stern and sometimes also in the side, the ship permits rapid loading and discharge with hydraulically operated ramps providing easy access. Fully loaded trucks or trailers carrying containers are accommodated on the deck.
- Rolling Cargo
Cargo which is on wheels, such as truck or trailers, and which can be driven or towed on to a ship.
- Routing Order
A document issued by a foreign importer instructing the seller to effect shipment by means of a specific freight forwarder. The Routing Order tells the vendor/supplier which freight forwarding company will be handling the details of the shipment. It usually leaves the specifics of pickup and delivery to the discretion of the freight forwarder. It's basically an authorization for a freight forwarding agent to act on behalf of the customer in order to move the product.