Incoterms 2020

Inland Haulage

The transportation of goods between an inland location and a port or terminal by road, rail, or barge, as part of a multimodal logistics chain before or after the main ocean or air leg.

Quick answer: The transportation of goods between an inland location and a port or terminal by road, rail, or barge, as part of a multimodal logistics chain before or after the main ocean or air leg.

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Quick answer

The transportation of goods between an inland location and a port or terminal by road, rail, or barge, as part of a multimodal logistics chain before or after the main ocean or air leg.

Why it matters

Inland 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 Inland Haulage?

In this glossary, Inland Haulage refers to: The transportation of goods between an inland location and a port or terminal by road, rail, or barge, as part of a multimodal logistics chain before or after the main ocean or air leg.

How is Inland Haulage used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "The freight forwarder arranged inland haulage from the factory to the port of loading as part of the door-to-port service."

Why does Inland Haulage matter in logistics?

Inland 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 Inland Haulage?

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

What category does Inland Haulage belong to?

In this glossary, Inland 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

The transportation of goods between an inland location and a port or terminal by road, rail, or barge, as part of a multimodal logistics chain before or after the main ocean or air leg.

Operational example

The freight forwarder arranged inland haulage from the factory to the port of loading as part of the door-to-port service.

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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