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Conecta transporte, inventario, documentación e información para que cada envío llegue a su destino en las condiciones acordadas.","example":"Un exportador organiza la recepción en bodega, el transporte y la entrega dentro de un mismo plan logístico.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/logistics","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Log%C3%ADstica"}}},{"id":"supply-chain","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Supply chain","definition":"The network of suppliers, producers, logistics providers and customers involved in bringing a product to market. It covers sourcing and production as well as the physical distribution of goods.","example":"A retailer depends on its supplier, freight provider and distribution center to replenish stores.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/supply-chain","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Supply+chain"},"es":{"name":"Cadena de suministro","definition":"Red de proveedores, productores, operadores logísticos y clientes que permite llevar un producto al mercado. Incluye el abastecimiento y la producción, además de la distribución física de las mercancías.","example":"Una tienda depende de su proveedor, el transportista y el centro de distribución para reponer sus productos.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/supply-chain","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Cadena+de+suministro"}}},{"id":"freight-forwarder","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Freight forwarder","definition":"A company that organizes cargo movements on behalf of a shipper. It can coordinate carriers, consolidate shipments and arrange supporting services without necessarily operating the aircraft, vessel or truck itself.","example":"An exporter asks a forwarder to coordinate pickup and ocean transport for several pallets.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/freight-forwarder","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Freight+forwarder"},"es":{"name":"Agente de carga / transitario","definition":"Empresa que organiza el traslado de mercancías por cuenta de un cliente. Puede coordinar transportistas, consolidar envíos y gestionar servicios complementarios sin operar directamente el avión, buque o camión.","example":"Un exportador solicita a su agente de carga la coordinación de la recogida y el transporte marítimo de varias paletas.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/freight-forwarder","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Agente+de+carga+%2F+transitario"}}},{"id":"shipper","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Shipper","definition":"The party identified as sending the cargo in the transport documentation. The shipper provides shipment details and prepares or arranges the goods for collection; it may be the seller, a manufacturer or another authorized party.","example":"The supplier appears as shipper on the transport document for the goods it dispatches.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/shipper","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Shipper"},"es":{"name":"Remitente / expedidor","definition":"Parte identificada como quien envía la carga en la documentación de transporte. Facilita los datos del envío y prepara o coordina la mercancía para su recogida; puede ser el vendedor, un fabricante u otra parte autorizada.","example":"El proveedor figura como remitente en el documento de transporte de la mercancía que despacha.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/shipper","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Remitente+%2F+expedidor"}}},{"id":"consignee","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Consignee","definition":"The person or company designated to receive a shipment in its transport documentation. Correct consignee details help coordinate arrival notices, cargo release and delivery at destination.","example":"The receiving distributor is listed as consignee, with its address and contact details.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/consignee","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Consignee"},"es":{"name":"Consignatario / destinatario","definition":"Persona o empresa designada para recibir un envío en su documentación de transporte. Sus datos correctos facilitan los avisos de llegada, la liberación de la carga y la coordinación de entrega en destino.","example":"El distribuidor receptor figura como consignatario con su dirección y datos de contacto.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/consignee","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Consignatario+%2F+destinatario"}}},{"id":"carrier","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Carrier","definition":"The party that undertakes the carriage of goods. Depending on the shipment, this can be an airline, an ocean carrier or a trucking company, with responsibilities defined by the transport contract.","example":"The airline operating the cargo flight is a carrier in the shipment route.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/carrier","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Carrier"},"es":{"name":"Transportista","definition":"Parte que asume el transporte de una mercancía. Según el envío, puede ser una aerolínea, una naviera o una empresa de camiones, con responsabilidades establecidas en el contrato de transporte.","example":"La aerolínea que opera el vuelo de carga es un transportista dentro de la ruta del envío.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/carrier","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Transportista"}}},{"id":"consolidation","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Consolidation","definition":"Combining separate shipments into a shared transport unit or movement. Sharing capacity can make smaller shipments more economical, while requiring coordinated receiving dates, compatible cargo and destination handling.","example":"Pallets from several exporters travel together in one shared ocean container.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/consolidation","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Consolidation"},"es":{"name":"Consolidación de carga","definition":"Agrupación de envíos independientes en una misma unidad o movimiento de transporte. Compartir capacidad puede hacer más conveniente el traslado de volúmenes pequeños y exige coordinar fechas de recepción, compatibilidad y manejo en destino.","example":"Paletas de varios exportadores viajan juntas en un contenedor marítimo compartido.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/consolidation","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Consolidaci%C3%B3n+de+carga"}}},{"id":"deconsolidation","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Deconsolidation","definition":"Separating a consolidated load into its individual shipments after arrival at a handling facility. Each shipment is identified and prepared for its next movement or collection by the receiving party.","example":"A destination warehouse separates a shared container into orders for different importers.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/deconsolidation","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Deconsolidation"},"es":{"name":"Desconsolidación","definition":"Separación de una carga consolidada en los envíos individuales que la componen al llegar a una instalación de manejo. Cada envío se identifica y prepara para continuar su recorrido o ser retirado por el receptor.","example":"Una bodega en destino separa un contenedor compartido en pedidos para diferentes importadores.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/deconsolidation","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Desconsolidaci%C3%B3n"}}},{"id":"door-to-door","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Door-to-door transport","definition":"A service scope that connects pickup at the origin address with delivery to the destination address. The quotation should identify which handling, customs and destination charges are included in that scope.","example":"A shipment is collected at the supplier warehouse and delivered to the customer distribution center.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/door-to-door","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Door-to-door+transport"},"es":{"name":"Transporte puerta a puerta","definition":"Alcance de servicio que conecta la recogida en la dirección de origen con la entrega en la dirección de destino. La cotización debe indicar qué gastos de manejo, aduana y destino están incluidos.","example":"La carga se recoge en la bodega del proveedor y se entrega en el centro de distribución del cliente.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/door-to-door","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Transporte+puerta+a+puerta"}}},{"id":"transit-time","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Transit time","definition":"The expected duration between two specified points in a shipment journey. Port-to-port transit and total door-to-door time measure different stages, so the start and end points should always be stated.","example":"A sea transit estimate excludes warehouse receiving and final delivery unless those stages are expressly included.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/transit-time","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Transit+time"},"es":{"name":"Tiempo de tránsito","definition":"Duración prevista entre dos puntos definidos del recorrido de un envío. El tránsito de puerto a puerto y el tiempo total puerta a puerta miden etapas diferentes; por eso deben precisarse siempre el inicio y el final.","example":"Una estimación de tránsito marítimo excluye la recepción en bodega y la entrega final salvo que se indiquen expresamente.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/transit-time","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Tiempo+de+tr%C3%A1nsito"}}},{"id":"eta","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"ETA — Estimated Time of Arrival","definition":"The currently expected arrival time of a vessel, flight, vehicle or shipment at a named point. An ETA is a planning estimate that can change as operating conditions and schedules are updated.","example":"A vessel ETA helps an importer plan receiving, but does not confirm when cargo will be available for pickup.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/eta","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=ETA+%E2%80%94+Estimated+Time+of+Arrival"},"es":{"name":"ETA — hora estimada de llegada","definition":"Fecha u hora prevista de llegada de un buque, vuelo, vehículo o envío a un punto determinado. Es una estimación de planificación que puede cambiar con las condiciones operativas y la actualización de itinerarios.","example":"La ETA del buque ayuda a planear la recepción, pero no confirma cuándo estará disponible la mercancía para retiro.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/eta","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=ETA+%E2%80%94+hora+estimada+de+llegada"}}},{"id":"etd","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"ETD — Estimated Time of Departure","definition":"The currently expected departure time from a named origin or intermediate point. It helps coordinate cargo readiness and connections, but it should be distinguished from the actual recorded departure.","example":"An exporter works backward from the vessel ETD to schedule cargo delivery before the cutoff.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/etd","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=ETD+%E2%80%94+Estimated+Time+of+Departure"},"es":{"name":"ETD — hora estimada de salida","definition":"Fecha u hora prevista de salida desde un origen o punto intermedio. Ayuda a coordinar la disponibilidad de la carga y sus conexiones, y debe distinguirse de la salida real registrada.","example":"Un exportador toma la ETD del buque como referencia para entregar la carga antes del cierre de recepción.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/etd","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=ETD+%E2%80%94+hora+estimada+de+salida"}}},{"id":"ocean-freight","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Ocean freight","definition":"The transport of goods by sea, commonly using containers or specialized vessel capacity. Planning considers cargo volume, sailing schedules, port handling and the inland movements needed at each end.","example":"An importer compares shared container and full container options for a replenishment shipment.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/ocean-freight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Ocean+freight"},"es":{"name":"Transporte marítimo","definition":"Traslado de mercancías por vía marítima, habitualmente en contenedores o espacios especializados de un buque. Su planificación considera volumen, itinerarios, manejo portuario y los tramos terrestres de origen y destino.","example":"Un importador compara contenedor compartido y contenedor completo para un envío de reposición.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/ocean-freight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Transporte+mar%C3%ADtimo"}}},{"id":"fcl","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"FCL — Full Container Load","definition":"An ocean shipping arrangement in which a container is allocated to one shipper or shipment rather than shared with unrelated loads. The cargo does not have to fill every part of the container for the movement to be FCL.","example":"A shipper books a dedicated container to keep one order together during its ocean movement.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/fcl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=FCL+%E2%80%94+Full+Container+Load"},"es":{"name":"FCL — contenedor completo","definition":"Modalidad marítima en la que un contenedor se asigna a un remitente o envío, en lugar de compartirlo con cargas independientes. No es necesario ocupar todo su espacio para que el movimiento sea FCL.","example":"Un remitente reserva un contenedor exclusivo para mantener un pedido junto durante su recorrido marítimo.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/fcl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=FCL+%E2%80%94+contenedor+completo"}}},{"id":"lcl","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"LCL — Less than Container Load","definition":"Ocean freight in which separate shipments share container capacity. Cargo is consolidated before sailing and separated at destination, so handling stages and receiving deadlines matter alongside the sea transit.","example":"Three pallets travel in a container alongside compatible shipments from other customers.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/lcl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=lcl&term=LCL+%E2%80%94+Less+than+Container+Load"},"es":{"name":"LCL — carga marítima consolidada","definition":"Modalidad de transporte marítimo en la que varios envíos comparten la capacidad de un contenedor. La carga se consolida antes de zarpar y se separa en destino, por lo que deben contemplarse los manejos y cierres de recepción.","example":"Tres paletas viajan en un contenedor junto con envíos compatibles de otros clientes.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/lcl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=lcl&term=LCL+%E2%80%94+carga+mar%C3%ADtima+consolidada"}}},{"id":"teu","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"TEU — Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit","definition":"A reference unit for expressing container capacity based on a nominal twenty-foot container. It is used to describe vessel and terminal volumes rather than the weight or usable internal space of a specific shipment.","example":"A nominal forty-foot container represents two TEU for capacity reporting.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/teu","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=TEU+%E2%80%94+Twenty-foot+Equivalent+Unit"},"es":{"name":"TEU — unidad equivalente a veinte pies","definition":"Unidad de referencia para expresar capacidad de contenedores tomando como base un contenedor nominal de veinte pies. Describe volúmenes de buques y terminales, no el peso ni el espacio interior aprovechable de un envío particular.","example":"Un contenedor nominal de cuarenta pies representa dos TEU en un reporte de capacidad.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/teu","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=TEU+%E2%80%94+unidad+equivalente+a+veinte+pies"}}},{"id":"feu","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"FEU — Forty-foot Equivalent Unit","definition":"A container capacity reference corresponding to one nominal forty-foot container. One FEU equals two TEU, but actual cargo limits still depend on the equipment specifications and route restrictions.","example":"A volume report records a forty-foot container as one FEU.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/feu","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=FEU+%E2%80%94+Forty-foot+Equivalent+Unit"},"es":{"name":"FEU — unidad equivalente a cuarenta pies","definition":"Referencia de capacidad que corresponde a un contenedor nominal de cuarenta pies. Un FEU equivale a dos TEU, aunque los límites reales de carga dependen del equipo y de las restricciones de la ruta.","example":"Un reporte de volumen registra un contenedor de cuarenta pies como un FEU.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/feu","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=FEU+%E2%80%94+unidad+equivalente+a+cuarenta+pies"}}},{"id":"demurrage","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Demurrage","definition":"In container shipping, a charge commonly associated with a loaded container remaining inside a terminal beyond the agreed free time. The applicable tariff determines the counting method, exceptions and responsible party.","example":"A container collected after its terminal free time may generate demurrage charges.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/demurrage","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Demurrage"},"es":{"name":"Demurrage / demora en terminal","definition":"En transporte de contenedores, cargo normalmente asociado a la permanencia de un contenedor cargado dentro de una terminal después del tiempo libre acordado. La tarifa aplicable define el conteo, las excepciones y la parte responsable.","example":"Un contenedor retirado después del tiempo libre de terminal puede generar cargos por demora.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/demurrage","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Demurrage+%2F+demora+en+terminal"}}},{"id":"detention","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Detention","definition":"In container shipping, a charge commonly associated with keeping carrier equipment outside the terminal beyond the agreed free time. Some tariffs combine detention and demurrage, so the specific equipment terms should be checked.","example":"Returning an empty container after the allowed period may generate detention.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/detention","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Detention"},"es":{"name":"Detention / demora de equipo","definition":"En transporte de contenedores, cargo normalmente asociado al uso de equipo del transportista fuera de la terminal después del tiempo libre acordado. Algunas tarifas combinan detention y demurrage, por lo que deben revisarse las condiciones del equipo.","example":"Devolver un contenedor vacío después del plazo permitido puede generar detention.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/detention","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Detention+%2F+demora+de+equipo"}}},{"id":"booking","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Booking","definition":"A reservation request or confirmed allocation of transport capacity with a carrier. A booking confirmation identifies the intended movement and operational conditions, including cargo details, equipment and receiving deadlines.","example":"The shipper checks the confirmed vessel, container type and cutoff before arranging pickup.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/booking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Booking"},"es":{"name":"Booking / reserva de espacio","definition":"Solicitud de reserva o asignación confirmada de capacidad con un transportista. La confirmación identifica el movimiento previsto y sus condiciones operativas, incluidos los datos de carga, el equipo y los plazos de recepción.","example":"El remitente revisa el buque, el tipo de contenedor y el cierre confirmados antes de programar la recogida.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/booking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Booking+%2F+reserva+de+espacio"}}},{"id":"cutoff","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Cutoff","definition":"The last accepted time for a required shipment step, such as delivering cargo or submitting documentation for a departure. Cargo, documentation and other operational requirements can have separate cutoffs.","example":"Missing the cargo cutoff can prevent a shipment from traveling on the planned sailing.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/cutoff","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Cutoff"},"es":{"name":"Cutoff / cierre de recepción","definition":"Hora límite para completar una etapa necesaria del envío, como entregar la carga o presentar documentos para una salida. La mercancía, la documentación y otros requisitos operativos pueden tener cierres distintos.","example":"Incumplir el cierre de carga puede impedir que el envío viaje en la salida programada.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/cutoff","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Cutoff+%2F+cierre+de+recepci%C3%B3n"}}},{"id":"transshipment","category":"ocean","translations":{"en":{"name":"Transshipment","definition":"The transfer of cargo from one vessel or transport service to another at an intermediate point. Connections expand route options, while adding handling steps and dependence on the connecting schedule.","example":"A container changes vessels at a regional hub before continuing to its final port.","category":"Ocean freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/transshipment","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Transshipment"},"es":{"name":"Transbordo","definition":"Transferencia de una carga de un buque o servicio de transporte a otro en un punto intermedio. Las conexiones amplían las opciones de ruta y añaden etapas de manejo y dependencia del itinerario de conexión.","example":"Un contenedor cambia de buque en un puerto de conexión antes de continuar hasta su puerto final.","category":"Carga marítima","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/transshipment","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ocean&term=Transbordo"}}},{"id":"air-freight","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"Air freight","definition":"The movement of goods on aircraft, using dedicated freighters or available cargo capacity on passenger flights. Planning considers speed, chargeable weight, cargo acceptance and airport handling rather than flight time alone.","example":"A business evaluates air freight for replacement parts needed to restart production.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/air-freight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=Air+freight"},"es":{"name":"Transporte aéreo","definition":"Movimiento de mercancías en aeronaves cargueras o en la capacidad disponible de vuelos de pasajeros. Su planificación considera rapidez, peso cobrable, aceptación de carga y manejo aeroportuario, además del tiempo de vuelo.","example":"Una empresa evalúa carga aérea para repuestos que necesita para reanudar su producción.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/air-freight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=Transporte+a%C3%A9reo"}}},{"id":"awb","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"AWB — Air Waybill","definition":"The air cargo transport document recording the carriage agreement between shipper and carrier. It identifies the shipment, routing and handling information; unlike a negotiable ocean bill of lading, it is not a document of title.","example":"The receiver uses the AWB number to identify an arriving air shipment.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/awb","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=AWB+%E2%80%94+Air+Waybill"},"es":{"name":"AWB — guía aérea","definition":"Documento de transporte aéreo que registra el acuerdo de transporte entre remitente y transportista. Identifica el envío, su ruta y la información de manejo; a diferencia de un conocimiento de embarque marítimo negociable, no es un título representativo de la mercancía.","example":"El receptor usa el número de guía aérea para identificar un envío próximo a llegar.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/awb","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=AWB+%E2%80%94+gu%C3%ADa+a%C3%A9rea"}}},{"id":"chargeable-weight","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"Chargeable weight","definition":"The weight used to rate a shipment. For many air cargo services, it is based on the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight, subject to the applicable tariff, rounding and minimum charges.","example":"Light but bulky boxes can be rated on their volumetric weight rather than scale weight.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/chargeable-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=Chargeable+weight"},"es":{"name":"Peso cobrable","definition":"Peso utilizado para calcular la tarifa de un envío. En muchos servicios aéreos se toma como referencia el mayor entre peso bruto real y peso volumétrico, sujeto a la tarifa, los redondeos y los cargos mínimos aplicables.","example":"Cajas livianas pero voluminosas pueden cotizarse por peso volumétrico en lugar del peso de báscula.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/chargeable-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=Peso+cobrable"}}},{"id":"dimensional-weight","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"Dimensional weight","definition":"A pricing measure that converts the space a shipment occupies into an equivalent weight. It is calculated from package dimensions using a service-specific divisor; units and divisors must match the carrier tariff.","example":"Measuring each box helps estimate whether its occupied space will drive the freight charge.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/dimensional-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=Dimensional+weight"},"es":{"name":"Peso volumétrico","definition":"Medida tarifaria que convierte el espacio ocupado por una mercancía en un peso equivalente. Se calcula con las dimensiones de los bultos y un divisor propio del servicio; las unidades y el divisor deben coincidir con la tarifa del transportista.","example":"Medir cada caja permite estimar si el espacio ocupado determinará el costo del flete.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/dimensional-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=Peso+volum%C3%A9trico"}}},{"id":"uld","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"ULD — Unit Load Device","definition":"An aircraft container or a pallet and net assembly used to group and secure cargo for flight. Compatibility depends on the aircraft and equipment type, so an ordinary warehouse pallet is not automatically an aircraft ULD.","example":"An airport handling team builds compatible cargo into an aircraft ULD before loading.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/uld","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=ULD+%E2%80%94+Unit+Load+Device"},"es":{"name":"ULD — dispositivo unitario de carga","definition":"Contenedor aeronáutico o conjunto de paleta y red que agrupa y asegura mercancías durante el vuelo. Su compatibilidad depende de la aeronave y del equipo; una paleta común de bodega no es automáticamente un ULD aeronáutico.","example":"El equipo de manejo aeroportuario prepara la carga compatible en un ULD antes del embarque.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/uld","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=ULD+%E2%80%94+dispositivo+unitario+de+carga"}}},{"id":"dangerous-goods","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"Dangerous goods","definition":"Articles or substances that can present transport risks to people, property or the environment. Acceptance depends on classification, packaging, marking and documentation requirements for the selected mode and carrier.","example":"A shipment containing lithium batteries requires a cargo review before its transport is confirmed.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/dangerous-goods","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=Dangerous+goods"},"es":{"name":"Mercancías peligrosas","definition":"Artículos o sustancias que pueden presentar riesgos durante el transporte para las personas, los bienes o el ambiente. Su aceptación depende de los requisitos de clasificación, embalaje, marcado y documentación del modo y transportista seleccionados.","example":"Un envío que contiene baterías de litio requiere revisión antes de confirmar su transporte.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/dangerous-goods","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=Mercanc%C3%ADas+peligrosas"}}},{"id":"perishables","category":"air","translations":{"en":{"name":"Perishable cargo","definition":"Goods whose quality or useful life can deteriorate with time or unsuitable environmental conditions. Transport planning coordinates packaging, handling windows and any required temperature range throughout the shipment.","example":"Fresh produce needs a route and receiving schedule that fit its remaining shelf life.","category":"Air freight","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/perishables","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=air&term=Perishable+cargo"},"es":{"name":"Carga perecedera","definition":"Mercancía cuya calidad o vida útil puede deteriorarse con el tiempo o por condiciones ambientales inadecuadas. La planificación coordina embalaje, ventanas de manejo y el rango de temperatura requerido durante el recorrido.","example":"Los productos frescos necesitan una ruta y un horario de recepción compatibles con su vida útil restante.","category":"Carga aérea","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/perishables","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=air&term=Carga+perecedera"}}},{"id":"ftl","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"FTL — Full Truckload","definition":"A trucking arrangement that allocates a truck or trailer to one shipment or customer. It is generally chosen for larger loads or dedicated capacity, even when the cargo does not physically fill the trailer.","example":"A manufacturer reserves a dedicated trailer to move a large order between warehouses.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/ftl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=ftl&term=FTL+%E2%80%94+Full+Truckload"},"es":{"name":"FTL — camión completo","definition":"Modalidad terrestre que asigna un camión o remolque a un envío o cliente. Suele utilizarse para cargas grandes o cuando se requiere capacidad exclusiva, aunque la mercancía no llene físicamente el remolque.","example":"Un fabricante reserva un remolque exclusivo para trasladar un pedido grande entre bodegas.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/ftl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=ftl&term=FTL+%E2%80%94+cami%C3%B3n+completo"}}},{"id":"ltl","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"LTL — Less than Truckload","definition":"Ground freight in which multiple shipments share truck capacity. Rating and routing depend on factors such as cargo dimensions, weight, handling characteristics and service requirements; it is distinct from ocean LCL.","example":"A distributor sends two pallets through a shared trucking network instead of reserving a whole trailer.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/ltl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=LTL+%E2%80%94+Less+than+Truckload"},"es":{"name":"LTL — carga terrestre parcial","definition":"Transporte terrestre en el que varios envíos comparten capacidad de camión. La tarifa y la ruta dependen de dimensiones, peso, características de manejo y requisitos de servicio; es diferente de la modalidad marítima LCL.","example":"Un distribuidor envía dos paletas por una red terrestre compartida en lugar de reservar todo un remolque.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/ltl","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=LTL+%E2%80%94+carga+terrestre+parcial"}}},{"id":"drayage","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"Drayage","definition":"A short-distance container movement connecting a port or rail terminal with a nearby warehouse, depot or other facility. Appointments, equipment availability and container return deadlines affect its planning.","example":"A truck moves an import container from the port terminal to a local warehouse for unloading.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/drayage","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Drayage"},"es":{"name":"Acarreo de contenedores / drayage","definition":"Traslado de corta distancia de un contenedor entre un puerto o terminal ferroviaria y una bodega, depósito u otra instalación cercana. Su planificación considera citas, disponibilidad de equipo y plazos de devolución.","example":"Un camión lleva un contenedor de importación desde la terminal portuaria hasta una bodega local para descargarlo.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/drayage","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Acarreo+de+contenedores+%2F+drayage"}}},{"id":"intermodal","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"Intermodal transport","definition":"Moving goods with more than one transport mode while keeping the cargo in the same loading unit during the transfer. A container can move between vessel, train and truck without unpacking its contents at each connection.","example":"A sealed container travels by sea and then continues inland by rail and truck.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/intermodal","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Intermodal+transport"},"es":{"name":"Transporte intermodal","definition":"Movimiento de mercancías mediante más de un modo de transporte manteniendo la carga en la misma unidad durante el cambio. Un contenedor puede pasar de buque a tren y camión sin desembalar su contenido en cada conexión.","example":"Un contenedor sellado viaja por mar y luego continúa al interior por tren y camión.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/intermodal","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Transporte+intermodal"}}},{"id":"last-mile","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"Last-mile delivery","definition":"The final distribution stage from a local facility to the receiving address. Delivery appointments, access restrictions, unloading equipment and recipient availability can determine the service requirements.","example":"The receiver confirms whether its location has a loading dock before final delivery is scheduled.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/last-mile","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Last-mile+delivery"},"es":{"name":"Entrega de última milla","definition":"Etapa final de distribución desde una instalación local hasta la dirección del receptor. Las citas, restricciones de acceso, equipos de descarga y disponibilidad del destinatario pueden determinar los requisitos del servicio.","example":"El receptor confirma si su ubicación cuenta con muelle antes de programar la entrega final.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/last-mile","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Entrega+de+%C3%BAltima+milla"}}},{"id":"pod","category":"ground","translations":{"en":{"name":"POD — Proof of Delivery","definition":"A record acknowledging that a shipment was delivered. It commonly captures the delivery date, receiving party and any noted exceptions, helping teams reconcile shipment status and investigate discrepancies.","example":"The signed delivery record notes that one carton arrived with visible packaging damage.","category":"Ground transportation","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/pod","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=POD+%E2%80%94+Proof+of+Delivery"},"es":{"name":"POD — comprobante de entrega","definition":"Registro que acredita la entrega de un envío. Habitualmente recoge la fecha, la parte receptora y las novedades anotadas, lo que ayuda a conciliar el estado del envío e investigar diferencias.","example":"El comprobante firmado deja constancia de que una caja llegó con daños visibles en el embalaje.","category":"Transporte terrestre","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/pod","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=POD+%E2%80%94+comprobante+de+entrega"}}},{"id":"warehousing","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Warehousing","definition":"Receiving, safeguarding and organizing goods in a storage facility until they are needed for dispatch or another operation. Warehouse services can include inventory records, order preparation and coordination of outbound movements.","example":"Imported products remain in storage while the distributor schedules replenishment orders.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/warehousing","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Warehousing"},"es":{"name":"Almacenamiento","definition":"Recepción, custodia y organización de mercancías en una instalación hasta su despacho u otra operación. Los servicios de bodega pueden incluir registro de inventario, preparación de pedidos y coordinación de salidas.","example":"Los productos importados permanecen almacenados mientras el distribuidor programa sus pedidos de reposición.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/warehousing","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Almacenamiento"}}},{"id":"cross-docking","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Cross-docking","definition":"Transferring received goods to outbound movements with little or no extended storage. It depends on synchronized inbound and outbound schedules, clear shipment identification and suitable handling capacity.","example":"Incoming pallets are sorted by delivery route and loaded onto outbound trucks the same day.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/cross-docking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Cross-docking"},"es":{"name":"Cross-docking","definition":"Transferencia de mercancía recibida hacia movimientos de salida con poco o ningún almacenamiento prolongado. Requiere sincronizar llegadas y salidas, identificar los envíos y contar con capacidad adecuada de manejo.","example":"Las paletas recibidas se clasifican por ruta y se cargan en los camiones de reparto el mismo día.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/cross-docking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Cross-docking"}}},{"id":"fulfillment","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Fulfillment","definition":"The operational process of completing customer orders, from receiving the order through picking, packing and dispatch. Depending on the service agreement, it can also include inventory updates and returns handling.","example":"A warehouse picks the purchased items, packs the order and hands it to the delivery carrier.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/fulfillment","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Fulfillment"},"es":{"name":"Fulfillment / preparación de pedidos","definition":"Proceso operativo para completar los pedidos de los clientes, desde su recepción hasta la selección, empaque y despacho. Según el servicio acordado, también puede incluir actualizaciones de inventario y gestión de devoluciones.","example":"La bodega selecciona los artículos comprados, empaca el pedido y lo entrega al transportista de reparto.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/fulfillment","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Fulfillment+%2F+preparaci%C3%B3n+de+pedidos"}}},{"id":"pallet","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Pallet","definition":"A platform used to group packages into a load that can be handled with suitable lifting equipment. Dimensions, construction, stackability and load condition influence storage space and transport planning.","example":"Cartons are secured to a pallet so the warehouse can handle them as one unit.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/pallet","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Pallet"},"es":{"name":"Paleta / pallet","definition":"Plataforma que agrupa bultos en una carga que puede moverse con equipos de elevación adecuados. Sus dimensiones, construcción, capacidad de apilado y estado influyen en el espacio de bodega y la planificación del transporte.","example":"Las cajas se aseguran sobre una paleta para que la bodega pueda moverlas como una sola unidad.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/pallet","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Paleta+%2F+pallet"}}},{"id":"picking","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Picking","definition":"Selecting the correct items and quantities from inventory to fulfill an order. Clear product identification and location records help reduce errors before goods move to packing and dispatch.","example":"An operator retrieves the required product units from their assigned storage locations.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/picking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Picking"},"es":{"name":"Picking / selección de mercancía","definition":"Selección de los artículos y cantidades correctos del inventario para preparar un pedido. La identificación clara de productos y ubicaciones ayuda a reducir errores antes del empaque y el despacho.","example":"Un operario retira las unidades solicitadas desde sus ubicaciones asignadas en la bodega.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/picking","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Picking+%2F+selecci%C3%B3n+de+mercanc%C3%ADa"}}},{"id":"inventory","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Inventory","definition":"The goods held by a business and the records used to track their quantities, locations and status. Reliable inventory information connects receiving, storage and order fulfillment decisions.","example":"A stock count identifies a difference between the physical quantity and the warehouse record.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/inventory","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Inventory"},"es":{"name":"Inventario","definition":"Conjunto de mercancías disponibles y registros utilizados para controlar sus cantidades, ubicaciones y estado. La información confiable de inventario conecta las decisiones de recepción, almacenamiento y preparación de pedidos.","example":"Un conteo detecta una diferencia entre la cantidad física y el registro de bodega.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/inventory","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Inventario"}}},{"id":"cold-chain","category":"warehouse","translations":{"en":{"name":"Cold chain","definition":"A sequence of storage, handling and transport steps designed to keep goods within a required temperature range. Monitoring and coordinated handoffs help protect temperature-sensitive products throughout their movement.","example":"A refrigerated product needs suitable conditions during warehouse storage and delivery transfers.","category":"Warehousing","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/cold-chain","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Cold+chain"},"es":{"name":"Cadena de frío","definition":"Secuencia de almacenamiento, manejo y transporte diseñada para mantener mercancías dentro del rango de temperatura requerido. El monitoreo y la coordinación entre etapas ayudan a proteger productos sensibles durante su recorrido.","example":"Un producto refrigerado necesita condiciones adecuadas tanto en bodega como durante sus transferencias de entrega.","category":"Almacenamiento","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/cold-chain","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Cadena+de+fr%C3%ADo"}}},{"id":"bill-of-lading","category":"documents","translations":{"en":{"name":"B/L — Bill of Lading","definition":"A transport document acknowledging receipt of goods and recording the terms of carriage. In ocean shipping, certain forms can also serve as documents of title; the function depends on the type issued.","example":"The shipper reviews the cargo description, consignee and ports on the draft ocean bill of lading.","category":"Shipping documents","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/bill-of-lading","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=B%2FL+%E2%80%94+Bill+of+Lading"},"es":{"name":"B/L — conocimiento de embarque","definition":"Documento de transporte que reconoce la recepción de mercancías y registra las condiciones de su traslado. En transporte marítimo, ciertas modalidades también pueden funcionar como título representativo de la carga; su función depende del tipo emitido.","example":"El remitente revisa descripción de carga, consignatario y puertos en el borrador del conocimiento de embarque.","category":"Documentos de transporte","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/bill-of-lading","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=B%2FL+%E2%80%94+conocimiento+de+embarque"}}},{"id":"commercial-invoice","category":"documents","translations":{"en":{"name":"Commercial invoice","definition":"A seller-issued document describing the commercial transaction, including the goods, parties, quantities and values. It supports shipment documentation and customs review, and should agree with the other records describing the cargo.","example":"The importer checks that the invoice descriptions match the products listed for shipment.","category":"Shipping documents","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/commercial-invoice","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Commercial+invoice"},"es":{"name":"Factura comercial","definition":"Documento emitido por el vendedor que describe la operación comercial, incluidas mercancías, partes, cantidades y valores. Sirve de soporte documental y para revisión aduanera, y debe ser coherente con los demás registros de la carga.","example":"El importador comprueba que las descripciones de factura coincidan con los productos que se enviarán.","category":"Documentos de transporte","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/commercial-invoice","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Factura+comercial"}}},{"id":"packing-list","category":"documents","translations":{"en":{"name":"Packing list","definition":"A shipment document explaining how goods are packed, such as package counts, contents, dimensions and weights. It supports receiving and inspection, but does not replace the commercial invoice.","example":"The warehouse uses the packing list to check how many cartons should arrive on each pallet.","category":"Shipping documents","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/packing-list","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Packing+list"},"es":{"name":"Lista de empaque / packing list","definition":"Documento que describe cómo está empacada la mercancía, por ejemplo número de bultos, contenido, dimensiones y pesos. Facilita la recepción y la inspección, pero no reemplaza la factura comercial.","example":"La bodega usa la lista de empaque para verificar cuántas cajas debe recibir en cada paleta.","category":"Documentos de transporte","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/packing-list","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Lista+de+empaque+%2F+packing+list"}}},{"id":"certificate-of-origin","category":"documents","translations":{"en":{"name":"Certificate of origin","definition":"A document used to state or certify the origin of goods. The required format and supporting evidence depend on the destination and trade arrangement; origin is not necessarily the country from which the goods are shipped.","example":"Goods dispatched from a warehouse in one country may have been manufactured in another country.","category":"Shipping documents","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/certificate-of-origin","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Certificate+of+origin"},"es":{"name":"Certificado de origen","definition":"Documento utilizado para declarar o certificar el origen de mercancías. El formato y los soportes dependen del destino y del acuerdo comercial; el origen no coincide necesariamente con el país desde donde se despachan.","example":"Una mercancía enviada desde una bodega en un país puede haber sido fabricada en otro.","category":"Documentos de transporte","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/certificate-of-origin","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Certificado+de+origen"}}},{"id":"customs-clearance","category":"documents","translations":{"en":{"name":"Customs clearance","definition":"The process of presenting shipment information and meeting applicable customs requirements for import or export. Depending on the goods and destination, it can involve document review, inspection, release and settlement of applicable charges.","example":"The importer coordinates the required shipment records before requesting cargo release.","category":"Shipping documents","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/customs-clearance","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Customs+clearance"},"es":{"name":"Despacho aduanero","definition":"Proceso de presentar información del envío y cumplir los requisitos aduaneros aplicables a una importación o exportación. Según la mercancía y el destino, puede incluir revisión documental, inspección, liberación y pago de cargos aplicables.","example":"El importador coordina los documentos requeridos antes de solicitar la liberación de su carga.","category":"Documentos de transporte","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/customs-clearance","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Despacho+aduanero"}}},{"id":"gross-weight","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Gross weight","definition":"The weight of goods together with the packaging included in the stated measurement. Shipment records should clarify whether pallets or other handling materials are included, so quotations and equipment planning use consistent figures.","example":"A palletized shipment weighs more than the products alone because its cartons and pallet add weight.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/gross-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Gross+weight"},"es":{"name":"Peso bruto","definition":"Peso de la mercancía junto con el embalaje incluido en la medición declarada. Los registros deben aclarar si incluyen paletas u otros materiales de manejo para cotizar y planificar el equipo con datos coherentes.","example":"Un envío paletizado pesa más que los productos solos porque las cajas y la paleta añaden peso.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/gross-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Peso+bruto"}}},{"id":"net-weight","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"Net weight","definition":"The weight of the goods themselves, excluding packaging. It describes product quantity by weight, while gross weight and dimensions provide additional information needed for transport and handling.","example":"A packing list states both product net weight and packed gross weight.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/net-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Net+weight"},"es":{"name":"Peso neto","definition":"Peso de los productos sin incluir el embalaje. Describe la cantidad de mercancía en peso, mientras que el peso bruto y las dimensiones aportan información adicional necesaria para su transporte y manejo.","example":"Una lista de empaque indica el peso neto del producto y el peso bruto del conjunto empacado.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/net-weight","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Peso+neto"}}},{"id":"cbm","category":"operations","translations":{"en":{"name":"CBM — Cubic meter","definition":"A unit of volume used to describe the space occupied by cargo. For a rectangular package, multiply length, width and height measured in meters; for multiple packages, add their individual volumes.","example":"A package measuring 1 m by 1 m by 1 m occupies 1 CBM before any additional handling allowance.","category":"Logistics essentials","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/cbm","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=CBM+%E2%80%94+Cubic+meter"},"es":{"name":"CBM — metro cúbico","definition":"Unidad de volumen que describe el espacio ocupado por la carga. Para un bulto rectangular se multiplican largo, ancho y alto medidos en metros; en varios bultos se suman los volúmenes individuales.","example":"Un bulto de 1 m de largo, 1 m de ancho y 1 m de alto ocupa 1 CBM antes de considerar espacio adicional de manejo.","category":"Conceptos logísticos","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/cbm","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=CBM+%E2%80%94+metro+c%C3%BAbico"}}},{"id":"incoterms","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"Incoterms®","definition":"ICC trade rules used in sales contracts to allocate delivery tasks, costs and risks between seller and buyer. The chosen rule should include a named place or port and the edition; it does not by itself determine payment terms or ownership transfer.","example":"A purchase agreement specifies the delivery rule, named location and Incoterms® 2020 edition.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/incoterms","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Incoterms%C2%AE"},"es":{"name":"Incoterms®","definition":"Reglas comerciales de la ICC utilizadas en contratos de compraventa para distribuir tareas de entrega, costos y riesgos entre vendedor y comprador. La regla elegida debe indicar lugar o puerto y edición; por sí sola no define el pago ni la transferencia de propiedad.","example":"Una compraventa especifica la regla de entrega, el lugar convenido y la edición Incoterms® 2020.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/incoterms","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=Incoterms%C2%AE"}}},{"id":"exw","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"EXW — Ex Works","definition":"An Incoterms® rule where the seller makes goods available at the named place, without an obligation to load the collecting vehicle or clear export. The buyer arranges the onward movement and related formalities.","example":"Before accepting EXW, a buyer checks how collection and export procedures will be arranged.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/exw","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=EXW+%E2%80%94+Ex+Works"},"es":{"name":"EXW — en fábrica","definition":"Regla Incoterms® en la que el vendedor pone la mercancía a disposición en el lugar convenido, sin obligación de cargar el vehículo de recogida ni despachar la exportación. El comprador organiza el transporte posterior y las formalidades correspondientes.","example":"Antes de aceptar EXW, el comprador revisa cómo organizará la recogida y los trámites de exportación.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/exw","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=EXW+%E2%80%94+en+f%C3%A1brica"}}},{"id":"fca","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"FCA — Free Carrier","definition":"An Incoterms® rule where the seller delivers export-cleared goods to the buyer-designated carrier at the named place. At the seller premises, delivery includes loading; at another place, the goods arrive ready for unloading from the seller vehicle.","example":"The parties name the exact terminal or warehouse where FCA delivery will occur.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/fca","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=FCA+%E2%80%94+Free+Carrier"},"es":{"name":"FCA — franco transportista","definition":"Regla Incoterms® en la que el vendedor entrega la carga despachada de exportación al transportista designado por el comprador en el lugar convenido. En sus instalaciones incluye la carga; en otro lugar, llega lista para descargar del vehículo del vendedor.","example":"Las partes identifican la terminal o bodega exacta donde se realizará la entrega FCA.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/fca","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=FCA+%E2%80%94+franco+transportista"}}},{"id":"fob","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"FOB — Free On Board","definition":"An Incoterms® rule for sea or inland waterway transport where delivery and risk transfer occur when goods are on board the buyer-nominated vessel at the named port of shipment. For container handover at a terminal, FCA is often more appropriate.","example":"The contract identifies the port of shipment when agreeing an FOB sale.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/fob","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=FOB+%E2%80%94+Free+On+Board"},"es":{"name":"FOB — franco a bordo","definition":"Regla Incoterms® para transporte marítimo o fluvial en la que la entrega y el riesgo pasan cuando la mercancía está a bordo del buque designado por el comprador en el puerto de embarque convenido. Para contenedores entregados en terminal, FCA suele ser más adecuado.","example":"El contrato identifica el puerto de embarque al acordar una venta FOB.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/fob","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=FOB+%E2%80%94+franco+a+bordo"}}},{"id":"cif","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"CIF — Cost, Insurance and Freight","definition":"An Incoterms® rule for sea or inland waterway transport where the seller pays carriage and arranges the required insurance to the named destination port. Risk transfers on board at origin, rather than when goods arrive at destination.","example":"The buyer distinguishes the port covered by freight payment from the point where cargo risk transfers.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/cif","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=CIF+%E2%80%94+Cost%2C+Insurance+and+Freight"},"es":{"name":"CIF — costo, seguro y flete","definition":"Regla Incoterms® marítima o fluvial en la que el vendedor paga el transporte y contrata el seguro requerido hasta el puerto de destino convenido. El riesgo se transfiere a bordo en origen, no cuando la mercancía llega a destino.","example":"El comprador distingue el puerto cubierto por el pago del flete del punto donde se transfiere el riesgo.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/cif","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=CIF+%E2%80%94+costo%2C+seguro+y+flete"}}},{"id":"dap","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"DAP — Delivered at Place","definition":"An Incoterms® rule where the seller delivers at the named destination with goods on the arriving vehicle, ready for unloading. The buyer handles unloading and import clearance, including applicable import charges.","example":"The parties confirm the receiving address and unloading arrangements for a DAP shipment.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/dap","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=DAP+%E2%80%94+Delivered+at+Place"},"es":{"name":"DAP — entregado en lugar","definition":"Regla Incoterms® en la que el vendedor entrega en el destino convenido con la mercancía sobre el vehículo de llegada, lista para descargar. El comprador gestiona la descarga y el despacho de importación, incluidos sus cargos aplicables.","example":"Las partes confirman la dirección de recepción y la organización de la descarga de un envío DAP.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/dap","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=DAP+%E2%80%94+entregado+en+lugar"}}},{"id":"ddp","category":"trade","translations":{"en":{"name":"DDP — Delivered Duty Paid","definition":"An Incoterms® rule where the seller delivers at the named destination, import-cleared and ready for unloading, and bears the applicable import duties and taxes. The seller must be able to meet destination import requirements.","example":"A seller checks its ability to complete destination import formalities before offering DDP.","category":"International trade","url":"https://tlimiami.com/glossary/ddp","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/quote-now?service=logistics&term=DDP+%E2%80%94+Delivered+Duty+Paid"},"es":{"name":"DDP — entregado con derechos pagados","definition":"Regla Incoterms® en la que el vendedor entrega en el destino convenido, con la importación despachada y lista para descargar, y asume los derechos e impuestos de importación aplicables. Debe poder cumplir los requisitos de importación del destino.","example":"Un vendedor verifica su capacidad para completar los trámites de importación antes de ofrecer DDP.","category":"Comercio internacional","url":"https://tlimiami.com/es/glossary/ddp","quoteUrl":"https://tlimiami.com/es/quote-now?service=logistics&term=DDP+%E2%80%94+entregado+con+derechos+pagados"}}}]}