GLOSSARY

Understanding these terms (headhaul, linehaul, backhaul, deadhead) helps in optimizing logistics and transportation strategies, ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of goods.

Ambient temperature refers to the temperature of the surrounding environment. It is the air temperature of any object or environment where equipment is stored. This term is often used interchangeably with "room temperature" when referring to indoor environments, but ambient temperature can apply to both indoor and outdoor settings.

At its most basic level, an Application Programming Interface (API) is code that allows two software applications to communicate effectively. APIs are an accessible way to extract data within and across organizations.

Accessorial charges in transportation are fees levied by freight transportation carriers for services that go beyond standard pick-up and delivery. Accessorial charges or accessorial fees are usually applied when there is a need for additional labor, equipment, time, or fuel. Accessorial fees are included in the schedule of fees or rules tariffs published by freight transportation service providers. Accessorial charges in transportation are most common in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, but they also apply for small parcel, full truckload (FTL), and intermodal shipments.

3PL stands for third-party logistics, which is the process of outsourcing logistics management activities to an organization specializing in solutions across the end-to-end supply chain network. Third-party logistics providers specialize in supply chain operations like transportation and warehousing that can be customized to meet customer needs based on market conditions.