LF: Air Cargo Unit Vocabulary

Define the term 'Airway Bill'.

• Bill of lading which covers both domestic and international flights transporting goods to a specified destination.

• A document used for the transportation of goods by sea.

• An invoice for the purchase of goods.

• A certificate of insurance for goods in transit.

Define the term 'Unit Load Device (Aircraft Container)'

• Any type of container, container with integral pallet, aircraft container or aircraft pallet.

• A device used for loading ships.

• A type of vehicle used for ground transportation.

• A storage unit for household items.

Define the term 'ATA (List All Three)'.

• Actual Time of Arrival, or Airport-To-Airport, or Air Transport Association of America.

• American Travel Association, or Air Traffic Agreement, or Arrival Time Adjustment.

• Air Transport Agreement, or Actual Time of Arrival, or Airport Terminal Access.

• Airport-To-Airport, or Air Traffic Association, or Arrival Time Announcement.

Define the term 'ATD'.

• Actual Time of Departure.

• Average Time Delay.

• Approximate Travel Duration.

• Assigned Travel Date.

Define the term 'Break Bulk'.

• Pieces of freight that do not fit into a standard sized container and must be transported differently.

• A type of bulk cargo that is transported in large quantities without packaging.

• A method of shipping goods in large containers to save space.

• A process of breaking down large shipments into smaller packages for delivery.

Fill in the blank: An aircraft configured to carry both passengers and cargo on the Main Deck is called a _________.

• Combi (Combination) Aircraft

• Cargo Aircraft

• Passenger Aircraft

• Private Jet

Fill in the blank: The government authorities designated to collect duties levied by a country on imports and exports are known as _________.

• Customs

• Revenue Service

• Tax Office

• Border Patrol

Fill in the blank: An individual or company licensed by the government to enter and clear goods through Customs is called a _________.

• Customs Broker

• Freight Forwarder

• Logistics Manager

• Shipping Agent

Fill in the blank: The procedures involved in getting cargo released by Customs through designated formalities such as presenting import license/permit, payment of import duties and other required documentations by the nature of the cargo such as FCC or FDA approval are known as _________.

• Customs Clearance

• Cargo Inspection

• Freight Forwarding

• Import Licensing

Fill in the blank: A document, required by some foreign countries’ customs officials to verify the value, quantity, and nature of the shipment is called a _________.

• Customs Invoice

• Bill of Lading

• Packing List

• Certificate of Origin