H - 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 HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point ) to HVUT (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax), 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.
H
|
HACCP
|
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point | |
|
HAWB
|
House Air Waybill | |
|
HAZMAT
|
Hazardous Matirial | A substance or material which has been determined by the Dept. of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. |
|
HMRC
|
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs | |
|
HOS
|
Hours of Service | The limit placed on number of hours allowed to be worked by a driver in order to reduce the possibility of driver fatigue. |
|
HS
|
Harmonized System/Harmonized Schedule | |
|
HST
|
Harmonized Sales Tax (Canada) | |
|
HTS
|
Harmonized Tariff Schedule | |
|
HVS
|
High-value Shipment | |
|
HM
|
Hazardous Materials | A substance or material which has been determined by the Dept. of Transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety and property when transported in commerce. |
|
HGB
|
Household Good Carrier Bureau | A group within the American Moving and Storage Association specifically designated \ to work with firms offering to transport household goods. |
|
HVUT
|
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with H.