Glossary

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Sending multiple batches of parcels to various destinations.

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Bulk parcel shipping

Sending multiple parcels in a single shipment, often used for business or commercial purposes.

5PL is a recent addition to the logistics industry, denoting the concept of complete logistic integration through multiple outsourced providers. This approach involves a fully integrated logistics solution that spans the entire supply chain, from start to finish, with the aid of numerous outsourced service providers. To achieve this, effective integration of IT and computer systems is essential to provide real-time visibility and control over the entire supply chain, regardless of the number of different suppliers involved.

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Dimensional Weight or volumetric weight

Dimensional weight, often known as DIM weight, is the space that a package occupies while being shipped. Consider the amount of room there is in a truck or a plane. If your box occupies a little more room than the weight it is charged for, you will be charged for that extra room. You are charged either the real or dimensional weight whichever is higher. Dimensional weight is calculated by multiplying the length, width and height of the shipment and dividing it by a courier specific volumetric divisor.

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