{"id":1583,"date":"2020-11-25T22:35:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T06:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:48:49","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:48:49","slug":"common-shipping-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/25\/common-shipping-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Shipping Terms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/18\/how-to-register-and-order-shipping-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ordering car delivery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to a new destination requires dealing with new terms and documents, which you might not be familiar with. Specific vocabulary that industry professionals use can be confusing, especially if you\u2019re shipping a car for the first time. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wants to make your first (and following) shipping experience hassle-free, so we\u2019ve compiled a comprehensive guide on the most common shipping terms you might come across in auto transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Transport providers, organizations, and shipping abbreviations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you\u2019ll have to be aware of the organizations that determine how the auto transport industry operates: the Department of Transportation (DOT)\u00a0 and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/17\/4-questions-to-ask-when-hiring-a-car-shipping-company\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FMCSA). Both are government bodies that deal with the federal highway, air, and maritime transportation regulations. The FMCSA also contains a unique database with information about licensed automotive car transporters. Transport companies cannot operate at all without this license, and may be prosecuted if they operate without it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"common shipping terms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-1-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After familiarizing yourself with government regulations, you\u2019ll have to choose the vehicle transporter. They are subdivided into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freight forwarders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/21\/how-you-benefit-using-an-nvocc-licensed-transporter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-vessel operating car carriers<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A freight forwarder is a company or person responsible for collecting, consolidating, warehousing, and other shipping arrangements on the customer\u2019s behalf. Car forwarding companies usually operate vessels for maritime shipping. NVOCCs, on the other hand, don\u2019t operate ships, but they manage their containers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Documentation terminology<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentation is also an important part of shipping, both domestic and international. The key shipping documents are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/03\/car-shipping-first-timer-know-about-bill-of-lading\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Lading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a document used as written evidence of arrangements between the transport provider and the customer regarding the condition of delivered items or goods and their transportation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salvagebid.com\/blog\/what-is-a-bill-of-sale\/\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; a document that proves the sale of goods (required when you\u2019re shipping straight from a car auction).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sea WayBill &#8211; a contract for transportation services in international shipping, which is required to receive a car at the port of destination (POD).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telex Release &#8211; the electronic release of cargo at the port.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/car-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Domestic shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> only requires a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/10\/the-importance-of-a-bill-of-lading\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill of Lading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. International customers don\u2019t have to worry either. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deals with the paperwork required for US Customs clearance, but you\u2019re responsible for making sure that every document was filled out and sent correctly. Uploading a copy of the original Bill of Sale is necessary both for domestic and international customers who bought a car at an auto auction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Shipping methods terminology<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Freight methods include a wide variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/05\/shipping-vehicle-a-list-of-must-know-auto-shipping-term\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">specific shipping terms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and acronyms that you may not know. To make everything clear, freight is all commodities except mail shipped by rail, water, air, and road. So, common freight terms are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/08\/what-is-roro-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RORO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Roll-On, Roll-Off shipping for run &amp; drive vehicles, which can be loaded onto a ship under their own power and do not have damages.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOLO: lift-off, lift-on transport, applicable for vehicles that are loaded onto a ship by a crane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/container-shipping\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Container consolidation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: an international shipping term denoting shipping in a standard 40-ft container, where your vehicle shares the space with up to 3 other cars, depending on their size.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/25\/answering-5-faqs-about-international-car-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusive (or private) container shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: another maritime shipping term for transporting a car in a single container. Normally, this option is more expensive than consolidation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/05\/28\/shipping-inoperable-vehicles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ship inoperable vehicles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well, but you\u2019ll have to let us know about the operability of your car beforehand since we need to prepare equipment for pick up. Keep in mind that customers are responsible for arranging the unloading of an inoperable car at the destination.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1585 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"common shipping terms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-2-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also choose other transportation methods:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/15\/the-benefits-of-door-to-door-auto-transport\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Door-to-door shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; your vehicle is picked up from your driveway or the nearest parking lot (if the street you live in can\u2019t accommodate a truck) and delivered straight to the destination that you\u2019ve indicated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/01\/enclosed-vs-open-air-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open car transport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; your vehicle will be transported on an open trailer and subjected to inclement weather and road debris.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2016\/09\/12\/open-auto-shipping-vs-enclosed-auto-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enclosed car transport<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; this method guarantees more protection for your car for an extra cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/18\/rail-auto-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terminal-to-terminal shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or delivery to a hub &#8211; is mainly applicable to rail auto transport, where locomotives stop at the stations or terminals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Delivery terms<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consignee &#8211; an individual or a company to whom the goods are being delivered or shipped.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteed shipping quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; you can get a quote to see the shipping price and estimated delivery times by entering the VIN of your car and its location into our online calculator.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Destination &#8211; the place you are shipping a vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Offloading Equipment &#8211; if a vehicle is inoperable, assistance\/ equipment may be required at the destination to safely offload the vehicle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick up location &#8211; the place where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drivers pick up a car and load it onto a truck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipper (also consignor) &#8211; a company that ships a vehicle to the consignee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transit times &#8211; the estimated amount of time between pick up and delivery. Note that transit times may be affected by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/04\/29\/how-does-weather-affect-vehicle-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weather conditions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/13\/understanding-peak-season-surcharges\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peak season surcharges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when the demand for shipping vessels exceeds supply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warehouse &#8211; where <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/04\/what-you-should-know-about-storage-during-shipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your car is stored<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while waiting in the queue for international freight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yard &#8211; a place from where a driver picks up your vehicle if you won it at an auto auction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Common shipping terms regarding tracking<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"common shipping terms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-3-1000x563.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Blog-EH-Common-Shipping-Terms-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>EasyHaul<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/07\/24\/tracking-your-vehicle\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your shipment in real-time. To make it easier, we use GIS and GPS: Geographic Information System and Global Positioning by Satellite. Both enable you to see where your shipment is just by signing in to your personal account. You\u2019ll get <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/15\/easyhaul-tracking-and-updates-explained\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updates in your shipping status<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via notifications sent to your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Wrap Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle transport doesn\u2019t have to be complicated, neither should be shipping terms. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/\"><b>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your trusted shipping partner: we offer affordable rates, different transportation services, and discounts if you\u2019re shipping <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/12\/multi-car-transport-with-easyhaul\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple cars from an auction yard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To place your shipping order right from the comfort of your home, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/register\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with us, upload a copy of your government-issued ID or passport, and enter your phone number. We are ready to answer all questions you may have through our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or telephone: <\/span><b>+1 (360) 776-3956 (6:00 AM &#8211; 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ordering car delivery to a new destination requires dealing with new terms and documents, which you might not be familiar with. Specific vocabulary that industry professionals use can be confusing, especially if you\u2019re shipping a car for the first time. 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