Glossary Of Terms

Term

Definition

Destination

Endpoint of a shipment or lane where products are delivered.

Lane

A unique pairing of Origin and Destination addresses. A lane can have many routes between the origin and destination.

Mode of Transportation (MoT)

Method used to transport products, such as Air, Ocean, and Road. There could be several modes of transportation on one lane.

Origin

Starting point of a shipment or lane.

Product

Goods being moved along a lane. Several products can be used on a single lane.

Route

Different paths taken from the Origin to the Destination. A route consists of an Origin, a Destination, and includes any number of waypoints, segments, and Modes of Transportation. A lane may have multiple routes.

Segment

Portion of a route between two consecutive waypoints, representing the actual path taken by shipments during transportation.

Stop

Also referred to as a waypoint, a specific stop or location along a route where goods are picked up, transferred, or delivered. Waypoints can include origins, distribution centers, transit hubs, or final delivery locations.

Waypoint

Also referred to as a Stop, a specific stop or location along a route where goods are picked up, transferred, or delivered. Waypoints can include origins, distribution centers, transit hubs, or final delivery locations.