If you work in logistics and supply chain management, you're likely familiar with the many acronyms and abbreviations used in the industry. To help you stay up to speed, we've compiled a comprehensive list of acronyms starting with the letter A. From FAA (Federal Aviation Administration ) to FTP (File Transfer Protocol), this list covers the most common acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses, and other transportation professionals. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out in the industry, this resource is sure to come in handy.
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FAA
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Federal Aviation Administration | |
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FAST
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Fast and Secure Trade | |
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FBL
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Freight Forwarder Bill of Lading | Document of common carrier shipment. Gives description of the freight, amount of charges, taxes and whether prepaid or collect. Also known as a ‘waybill’. |
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FCC
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Federal Communications Commission | |
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FCL
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Full-Container Load | |
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FCPA
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act | |
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FDA
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U.S. Food & Drug Administration | |
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FDAWL
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Food and Drug Administration Warning Letter | |
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FedEx
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Federal Express | |
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FEI
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FDA Establishment Identifier | |
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FEU
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Forty-foot Equivalent Unit | |
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FF
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Freight Forwarder | |
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FIATA
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International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations | |
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FIRMS
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Facilities Information and Resources Management System | |
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FMC
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Federal Maritime Commission | |
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FMCSA
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration | |
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FOB
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Free on Board | |
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FPA
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Free of Particular Average | |
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FROB
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Freight Remain On Board | |
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FSIS
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Food Safety Inspection Service | |
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FSR
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Freight Status Request | |
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FSVP
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Foreign Supplier Verification Programs | |
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FTA
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Free Trade Agreement | |
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FTC
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Federal Trade Commission | |
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FTZ
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Free Trade Zone and Foreign Trade Zone | |
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FWS
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Fish and Wildlife Service | |
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Freight Broker
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Freight Broker | A non-asset based company which sells and manages freight transportation services on behalf of their clients. |
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Freight Forwarder
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Freight Forwarder | An independent business which handles shipments on a fee basis paid by the exporter. The freight forwarder makes the actual arrangements, expedites the shipment, takes care of all documentation, cargo insurance, makes the necessary communications, and advises the shipper on all requirements of marking and labeling. |
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FAK
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Freight All Kinds | The abbreviation applied to pooling of different commodities for simplification of rating or price. |
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FBI
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Federal Bureau of Investigation | The domestic intelligence and security service of the United States. It simultaneously serves as the nation's prime federal law enforcement agency |
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FDHS
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Federal Department of Homeland Security | A department of the U.S. federal government with responsibilities in public security |
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FEMA
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Federal Emergency Management Agency | An agency within the U.S. federal government whose primary purpose is to coordinate the response to a disaster that has occurred in the United States and that overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities. |
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FHWA
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Federal Highway Administration | An agency within the U.S. federal government that provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of United States highways, bridges and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies in an effort to improve safety, mobility, and livability, and to encourage innovation. |
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FIPS
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Federal Information Processing Standards | Publicly announced standards developed by the United States federal government for use in computer systems by non-military government agencies and government contractors. They are intended to establish requirements for various purposes such as ensuring computer security and interoperability and are intended for cases in which suitable industry standards do not already exist. |
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FTP
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File Transfer Protocol | A standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from a computer to a network. |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with F.