Glossar

A package is a single, shippable packaging or transport unit within a shipment. It can consist, for example, of a cardboard box, a crate, a sack, a pallet, or another transportable loading unit.

A shipment may consist of one or more packages, each of which is labeled, recorded, and transported separately. In logistics, the dimensions, weight, and identification data for each package are often recorded automatically to efficiently manage transportation, warehousing, and sorting processes. The unique identification of each package enables seamless shipment tracking and precise freight billing.

Practical example:

A machine shipment consists of five packages, which are individually measured, weighed, and labeled with a barcode at the outbound goods area before being shipped together.

See also: Barcode, Freight, Freight Data, Load Carrier, Shipment Tracking, Master Data Entry, Goods Flow, Outbound Goods