International Logistics and Transport Regulations Explained

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International Transport Regulations

  • CMR Convention: Regulates the conditions of international contracts for the transport of goods by road.
  • TIR: Regulates traffic rules between two customs clearance offices located in different countries.

Hazardous Materials Regulations

  • ADR: Regulations for the transport of goods by road.
  • RID: Regulations for the transport of goods by rail.
  • IMDG: Regulations for the transport of goods by sea.
  • ICAO: Regulations for the transport of goods by air.

Logistics Infrastructure and Organizations

  • TEN-T: A European network of railway lines, roads, inland waterways, maritime shipping routes, ports, airports, and railroad terminals.
  • AECOC: Commercial coding.
  • AENA: Airports and air navigation.
  • ASTIC: Road transport association.
  • BIMCO: Maritime shipping organization.
  • FIATA: International federation of freight forwarders.
  • FETEIA: Represents FIATA in Spain.
  • IATA: International Air Transport Association.
  • ICC: International Chamber of Commerce.
  • IRU: International Road Transport Union.
  • ISO: International Organization for Standardization.
  • SOIVRE: Inspection and surveillance services.
  • UIC: International Union of Railways.

Shipping Documentation and Terminology

  • CMR Document: A document signed by the shipper and the carrier, by which the latter undertakes to transport cargo to the designated place in exchange for a price.
  • Vocabulary: Lorry, road train, articulated vehicle, container truck, refrigerated lorry, tanker truck, and transporter lorry.
  • Galileo: Europe's global satellite navigation system providing improved positioning and timing information with significant positive implications for many European services and users.
  • EDI (Electronic Data Interchange): The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners.
  • Incoterms 2020: Standard trade definitions used in international sales contracts. They facilitate international trade by helping traders understand obligations, costs, and risks, including where responsibilities pass from the seller to the buyer.
  • Bill of Lading: A critical freight shipping document that serves three purposes:
    • Evidence of a contract between the shipper and the carrier.
    • A receipt for freight services and goods.
    • A document of title, or ownership of goods.

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