Incoterms 2020

Merchant-Haulage

Inland transport of containers arranged and contracted by the merchant (shipper/consignee), not the shipping line.

Quick answer: Inland transport of containers arranged and contracted by the merchant (shipper/consignee), not the shipping line.

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Quick answer

Inland transport of containers arranged and contracted by the merchant (shipper/consignee), not the shipping line.

Why it matters

Merchant-Haulage matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Merchant-Haulage?

In this glossary, Merchant-Haulage refers to: Inland transport of containers arranged and contracted by the merchant (shipper/consignee), not the shipping line.

How is Merchant-Haulage used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Bei Merchant-Haulage beauftragt der Empfänger einen eigenen Lkw-Dienst für den Inlandtransport und ist nicht vom Carrier abhängig."

Why does Merchant-Haulage matter in logistics?

Merchant-Haulage matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Merchant-Haulage?

Merchant-Haulage is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Merchant-Haulage belong to?

In this glossary, Merchant-Haulage is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

Inland transport of containers arranged and contracted by the merchant (shipper/consignee), not the shipping line.

Operational example

Under merchant haulage, the consignee contracts their own trucking provider for inland transport, not relying on the carrier.

Localized term

Merchant-Haulage

Localized example

Bei Merchant-Haulage beauftragt der Empfänger einen eigenen Lkw-Dienst für den Inlandtransport und ist nicht vom Carrier abhängig.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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