Export Declaration -- A document required by the U.S. Treasury Department and completed by a shipper
indicating the contents, value, and destination of an export shipment.
F
Facility Management -- Assumption of the operation of a customer’s warehouses facility. Can include
purchase of the facility or taking over the lease. Can include assumption and management of the customer's
associates.
FCL – Full Container Load, a term used to describe either a 20 foot or 40 foot ocean container shipment.
Feeder -- The operation of moving parcels from one terminal to another; synonymous with Line haul.
Fifth Wheel -- Coupling device attached to a tractor or dolly, which supports the front of a semi trailer and
locks it to the tractor or dolly. The fifth wheel's center is designed to accept a trailer's kingpin, around which
the trailer and tractor or dolly, pivots in turning.
Fixed Tandem -- Assembly of two axles and suspension that is attached to the chassis in one place, and
cannot be moved fore and aft.
For-Hire Carrier -- Company in the business of transporting freight belonging to others.
Foreign Trade Zone -- An area designated by the government of a country for free trade; a port, city, or
region designated for free trade.
Free Along Side (FAS) -- The seller agrees to deliver the goods to the dock alongside the overseas vessel
that is to carry the shipment. The seller pays the cost of getting the shipment to the dock; the buyer
contracts the carrier, obtains documentation, and assumes all responsibilities.
Free House Delivery – International Shipments wherein the delivery terms are to have the goods delivered
cleared through customs at the country of destination at the designated consignee location
Free Trade -- Trade between nations without customs duties or tariffs.
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