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.
GAAP
|
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles | |
GAGI
|
Government Agency Goods Item | |
GATT
|
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade | |
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. |
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
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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. |
GPS
|
Global Positioning System | |
GVW
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Gross Vehicle Weight | The combined weight of the vehicle and all passengers and cargo. |
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.