Freight Forwarding Glossary

Freight Forwarding Terminology

Complete glossary of Freight Forwarding, Logistics and Transportation related terminology.

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Vacant Space

See WASTE CUBE.

Van Pool

Facility used for storage of containers and/or chassis. May be attached to another facility or separate.

Vanning

Packing

Vent-tainer

See VENTILATED CONTAINER.

Ventilated Container

A closed container which has, in the side or end wall, in addition to loading and unloading openings, a non-forced system of ventilation.

VLCC

Very Large Crude Carriers: Tankers between 200,000 and 300,000 dwt.

VOY

Sequential, unique, identification number given to successive voyages of an individual vessel in a service regardless of sequence with other vessels.

Synonyms: Voyage Number
Voyage Charter

A contract whereby the shipowner places the vessel at the disposal of the charterer for one or more voyages, the shipowner being responsible for the operation of the vessel.

Detailed definition of Voyage Charter