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G - Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Acronyms & Abbreviations Reference Guide.

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 GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ) to GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (max weight)), 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.

G

GAAP
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
GAGI
Government Agency Goods Item
GATT
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
GB/L
Government Bill of Lading A Bill Of Lading used for the procurement of commercial (outside of government authorized) transportation services by government agencies.
GDP
Gross Domestic Product
GIS
Geographic Information System
GoC
Government of Canada
GPS
Global Positioning System
GRI
General Rules for the Interpretation
GST
Goods and Services Tax (Canada)
GTIM
Global Tariffs and International Mapping
GTM
Global Trade Management
Gross Weight
Gross Weight The weight of an article, together with the weight of its container and the material used in packing. As applied to a truck, the weight of the truck, together with the weight of its entire contents.
GPS
Global Positioning System
GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight The combined weight of the vehicle and all passengers and cargo.
GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (max weight) The maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle’s chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, assengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.

Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with G.