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A single customs bond is a type of one-off entry custom bond that acts as a legal contract to guarantee all import duties, taxes, and fees are paid.

A container yard (CY) cut-off date is the last day that the shippers must gate-in their loaded containers before any scheduled departure.

The continuous customs bond is similar to a single customs bond but is renewable, and covers multiple entries within one year at different costs.

Customs disbursement service fees are charged by freight forwarders and customs brokers to freight customers who do not make duty payments directly to the customs authorities.

Cubic meters (cbm) is a volumetric unit used to determine the chargeable weight for shipments.

Transloading is a cargo transfer process between various modes of transportation as it proceeds to a final destination.

Deconsolidation is the separation of originally consolidated freight such as in the case of LCL shipments that need to be separated before final delivery.

A unit loading device (ULD) is a device equipped with restraining and loading mechanisms that is used to load goods aboard an aircraft.

Pallet dimensions refers to the measurement of a pallet that is used to stack cartons and facilitate easier loading and unloading.

A pre-pull happens when a trucker pulls an FCL container from the port terminal and stores the container at the trucker’s container yard before making a final delivery.

Live unload is a type of trucking delivery, where the trucker waits on site while the container is being unloaded.

Drop and Hook is a trucking delivery method where a loaded container is dropped off and the trucker picks up a different empty container for return back to the port.

Drop and pick is a trucking delivery method for full container loads where the trucker drops off a loaded container and returns within a specified timeframe to pick up the unloaded empty container.

Fuel surcharge fees are levied by trucking companies as a means to protect themselves against fluctuating fuel prices.

General Order (GO) is a processing status assigned to goods imported into the U.S. without proper customs documentation and that do not clear customs within 15 days.