Gross Weight
Gross weight is the total weight without deduction for tare (includes packaging and container).
Hand Truck
A hand truck is a device used to transport goods manually with wheels within (or outside) the side rails.
Handling
Handling refers to the labor involved in moving product received from the trailer into the warehouse onto the dock and then into the storage location on the “IN” and moving
HazMat
HazMat, or “hazardous material,” is material is deemed hazardous by the government or a carrier. HazMat may require special handling or special facilities. Not all warehouses or carriers will handle
Hi-Lo
A hi-lo, also known as “forklift,” references the ability of the truck to lift and put down freight.
Honeycombing
Honeycombing is the situation that occurs when a lot is partially depleted, and the remaining space is wasted because it cannot be utilized.
Housekeeping
In logistics, housekeeping refers to keeping the warehouse presentable, organized, and safe for all parties.
In-House Damage
In-house damage to product that occurred while in the warehouse (i.e., water leak, dropped product, etc.).
Inbound
Inbound is the process of receiving goods from suppliers, vendors, or manufacturers and preparing them for storage, processing, or distribution.
Initial Storage Charge
An initial storage charge is the warehouse storage charge for the month when product is received; it is typically billed when product is received.
Inner Packaging
Inner packaging, also known as “dunnage,” includes materials such as foam, paper, or wood used to minimize movement within a container.
Intermodal Transportation
Intermodal transportation is the movement of goods using multiple modes of transportation, such as ships, trains, trucks, and sometimes air or even pipelines, within a single, integrated transport system. The