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.
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GAAP
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Generally Accepted Accounting Principles | |
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GAGI
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Government Agency Goods Item | |
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GATT
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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade | |
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GB/L
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Government Bill of Lading | A Bill Of Lading used for the procurement of commercial (outside of government authorized) transportation services by government agencies. |
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GDP
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Gross Domestic Product | |
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GIS
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Geographic Information System | |
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GoC
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Government of Canada | |
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GPS
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Global Positioning System | |
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GRI
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General Rules for the Interpretation | |
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GST
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Goods and Services Tax (Canada) | |
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GTIM
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Global Tariffs and International Mapping | |
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GTM
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Global Trade Management | |
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Gross Weight
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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. |
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GPS
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Global Positioning System | |
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GVW
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Gross Vehicle Weight | The combined weight of the vehicle and all passengers and cargo. |
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GVWR
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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.