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Few abbreviation used in Shipping/Logistics

FCL - Full container Load LCL - Part of Container (Less container load)  POL - Port of Loading  POD - Port of Destination/Discharge  COMM - Commodity  Dim - Dimensions  VOL - Volume O/F - Ocean Freight  A/F - Air freight  SL - Shipping line  CNTR - Container  HC - High Cube   DC - Dry container  CBM - Cubic meter  (m3)  THC - Terminal Handling Charges  FT - Feet  B/L - Bill of lading  MBL - Master bill of lading (Ocean Shipments) HBL- House bill of lading (Ocean Shipments)  MAWB - Master airway bill (Air Shipment)  HAWB - House airway bill (Air shipment)  F.T - free time  T.T- transit time  FOB - Free on board  T.O.S: Term of shipping (Incoterms)  FUL - Fuel  SEC - Security   R/O - Routing order  BK - Booking  ETD: Estimated time of departure  ETA: Estimated time of Arrival  ETS: Estimated time of Sailing DGR - Dangerous cargo  D...