Freight Forwarding Glossary

noun the action of loading goods on a ship or other means of transportation; cargo or freight being transported

• The bill of lading must be signed by the carrier upon receipt of the goods.
• Make sure you get a copy of the lading when the shipment arrives.
• I'll just grab the lading slip before we unload the truck.
• Her smile was the lading that brought joy to everyone around her.

noun A person or company that ships or transports goods or cargo

adjective Describing someone or something related to shipping or transportation

• The shipper is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is delivered safely and on time.
• The shipper just dropped off another package for delivery.
• I'm a hardcore shipper of this couple on the TV show.
• As a shipper of peace, she always tries to resolve conflicts among her friends.