Freight Fundamentals

Freight

Definition

Goods transported commercially from one location to another by road, rail, air, ocean, or a combination of modes.

In practical terms

Freight can describe the goods themselves or the organized movement of those goods. The best transportation mode depends on the shipment size, urgency, route, handling needs, and service requirements.

Example

A manufacturer moving ten pallets from Toronto to Chicago is shipping freight.

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