• FBA ID

  FBA IDs are assigned to FBA shipments in Amazon Seller Central after creating a shipment plan. If a shipment is split into multiple fulfillment centers, each portion going to a different FBA warehouse will have a different FBA ID.

• FCL (Full Container Load)

  FCL (full container load) is an ocean shipment in which the cargo occupies a full container of any size, as opposed to LCL (less than container load).

• FTL (Full Truckload)

  An FTL (full truckload) is a type of trucking in which an entire truckload (usually a 53-foot trailer) is reserved for the transportation of the cargo.

• Gating In

  Gating in means "checking in" for shipments. A container must gate in at the Container Yard before the CY cut-off, and an LCL shipment must gate in at the Container Freight Station before the CFS cut-off.

• General Average

  General Average (GA) is a maritime principle in which the cost of saving a vessel or its cargo is shared among all parties with an interest in the voyage. It is governed by international maritime law and is typically not covered by standard cargo insurance.

• General Order

  General Order (GO) is a status given to cargo imported into the U.S. that is missing proper Customs documentation or does not quickly clear Customs.

• GRI (General Rate Increase)

  A GRI is a general rate increase that all ocean carriers may choose to apply to their ocean freight rates. U.S. regulation requires carriers to announce any GRI at least 30 days in advance.

• Geographical Scope

  The geographical scope of a cargo insurance policy refers to the specific locations and areas in which the policy provides coverage for the loss, damage, or theft of cargo.

• Global Fulfillment

  Global Fulfillment utilizes in-country fulfillment centers/warehouses to fulfill goods within a country or country block, so orders are filled domestically without the customer worrying about duty and tax.

• Closed Area

  A closed area can be any part of the yard that is closed for the pickup of containers by external operators, as designated by the terminal. They are more likely to occur in times of terminal congestion and can last for hours or days.

• Golden Week

  Golden Week is the week following the National Day on October 1st to celebrate the founding of the People's Republic of China. The National Day kicks off a 7-day festival that includes parades, ceremonies, and other displays.

• Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF)

  The Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF) is assessed by U.S. Customs for products imported via ocean through U.S. ports. It is calculated at 0.125% of the cargo value declared on the commercial invoice, with no minimum or maximum.

• Hazmat

  Hazmat means "hazardous materials" — items such as batteries, chemicals, gases, and explosives that must be carefully handled and shipped in compliance with hazmat regulations.

• HC (High Cube) Container

  HC (high cube) containers are one foot taller than standard containers, increasing cubic meter (CBM) capacity. They are typically available in 40' and 45' lengths.

• HS / HTS Codes

  HS (Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System) codes are six-digit product classification codes used by U.S. Customs and all members of the World Customs Organization to classify goods for customs purposes.

• Importer of Record

  An importer of record is the entity or individual responsible for all entry documents required by CBP (Customs Border Protection), as well as for product classification, payment of duties, and any other import obligations.