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 T's & C's (Terms and Conditions ) to T&E (Transport and Export ), 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.
T's & C's
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Terms and Conditions | |
TCCU
|
Technical Commercial Client Unit | |
TEU
|
Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit | |
TFTEA
|
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act | |
TIB
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Temporary Importation under Bond | Freight moving under U.S. Custom Bond for only a portion of its entire journey. |
TL
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Truckload | Quantity of freight required to fill a truck. When used in conjunction with freight, necessary to qualify shipment for a truckload rate. |
TM
|
Transportation Management | |
TMS
|
Transportaton Management System | |
TOFC
|
Trailer on Flat Car | |
TQM
|
Total Quality Management | |
TRCAN
|
Transport Canada | |
TRWTL
|
Turkey’s Most Wanted Terrorist List | |
TSA
|
Federal Transportation Security Administration | An agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that has authority over the security of the traveling public in the United States. It’s mission is to protect the nation’s transportation systems. |
TSCA
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Toxic Substances Control Act | |
T-TIP
|
Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership | |
TTB
|
Tax and Trade Bureau | |
Tariff
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Tariff | A published volume of rate schedules and general terms and conditions under which product or service will be supplied. |
Tender
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Tender | To offer goods for transportation, or to offer/ to place trucks for loading or unloading |
Third Party Payor
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Third Party Payor | A payor of the freight charges shown on the bill of lading that is neither the shipper or consignee. |
T&E
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Transport and Export | To move traffic from one place to another and then export it. |
Complete list of logistics and supply chain management acronyms used by freight carriers, truckers, brokers, warehouses and other transportation professionals starting with T.