Incoterms 2020

Bridge Clearance

The vertical distance from the waterline or road surface to the lowest part of a bridge, restricting the maximum height of vessels, vehicles, or cargo passing beneath.

Quick answer: The vertical distance from the waterline or road surface to the lowest part of a bridge, restricting the maximum height of vessels, vehicles, or cargo passing beneath.

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Quick answer

The vertical distance from the waterline or road surface to the lowest part of a bridge, restricting the maximum height of vessels, vehicles, or cargo passing beneath.

Why it matters

Bridge Clearance 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

Questions and answers

What is Bridge Clearance?

In this glossary, Bridge Clearance refers to: The vertical distance from the waterline or road surface to the lowest part of a bridge, restricting the maximum height of vessels, vehicles, or cargo passing beneath.

How is Bridge Clearance used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The vessel’s mast must not exceed the bridge clearance indicated on the navigational chart for safe passage upriver."

Why does Bridge Clearance matter in logistics?

Bridge Clearance 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 Bridge Clearance?

Bridge Clearance is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Bridge Clearance belong to?

In this glossary, Bridge Clearance 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

The vertical distance from the waterline or road surface to the lowest part of a bridge, restricting the maximum height of vessels, vehicles, or cargo passing beneath.

Operational example

The vessel’s mast must not exceed the bridge clearance indicated on the navigational chart for safe passage upriver.

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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