| full container load | FCL |
| third-party logistics | 3PL |
| heavy goods vehicle | HGV |
| distribution centre | DC |
| less than container load | LCL |
| electronic data interchange | EDI |
| value-added services | VAS |
| radio frequency identification | RFID |
| International Standards Organization | ISO |
| global positioning system | GPS |
| large goods vehicle | LGV |