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Courier Dictionary

Term Description Tag Actions
Air Cargo Goods transported by aircraft for faster delivery. logistics-term View
Aramex Global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions. courier-company View
AWB Number Air Waybill Number - unique tracking number for shipments. logistics-term View
Blue Dart Leading express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company in India. courier-company View
COD Cash on Delivery - payment collected at the time of delivery. logistics-term View
Consignment Goods sent from one person or place to another. logistics-term View
Customs Clearance Process of getting approval to import or export goods across borders. logistics-term View
Delhivery India's largest fully integrated logistics services provider. courier-company View
DHL World's leading logistics company specializing in international shipping. courier-company View
Docket Number Unique identification number assigned to a shipment. logistics-term View
DTDC One of India's leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider. courier-company View
Ecom Express Leading e-commerce focused logistics solutions provider in India. courier-company View
Express Delivery Expedited shipping service with guaranteed faster delivery. logistics-term View
FedEx Global courier delivery services company specializing in overnight shipping. courier-company View
First Mile Initial stage of logistics - pickup from seller to warehouse. logistics-term View
Freight Goods transported in bulk, typically by truck, ship, or plane. logistics-term View
Hub Central sorting and distribution facility for shipments. logistics-term View
Hyperlocal Delivery Same-day delivery within a specific geographic area. logistics-term View
India Post Government-owned postal system with the largest network in India. courier-company View
Last Mile Final stage of delivery - from local hub to customer's doorstep. logistics-term View
Manifest Detailed list of all shipments in a batch or vehicle. logistics-term View
NDR Non-Delivery Report - notification when delivery attempt fails. logistics-term View
ODA Out of Delivery Area - locations requiring additional delivery charges. logistics-term View
POD Proof of Delivery - confirmation that shipment was delivered successfully. logistics-term View
Reverse Logistics Process of moving goods from customer back to seller or manufacturer. logistics-term View
RTO Return to Origin - shipment returned to sender when delivery fails. logistics-term View
Shadowfax Hyperlocal logistics company specializing in same-day and next-day delivery. courier-company View
SLA Service Level Agreement - committed delivery timeframe. logistics-term View
Surface Transport Ground-based shipping via road or rail. logistics-term View
Volumetric Weight Calculated weight based on package dimensions rather than actual weight. logistics-term View
Xpressbees Technology-enabled logistics and distribution company serving e-commerce. courier-company View