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Glossar
Glossar
(road) traffic
describes the usage of roads, to transport goods and people.
DIN
(Deutsche Industrie-Norm) is used to standardize processes. There are many logistics DIN.
Glossar
Some of the common used Terms are explained here. After choosing a letter, you are going to see a List of Definitions.
ISO
(International Standard Organisation) is an international standard-setting organization, composed of representatives from various national standards organization.
RoRo
(Roll on, Roll off) describes a ship, desgined to carry rolling-stock cargo, which does not require cranes, but is driven on and off the ship's decks.
S-train
is an urban-suburban rail, which is serving a metropolitan region.
air traffic
describes the organized movement of aircraft within a given space, to moove goods and persons.
apprenticeship
is a kind of Jobtraining, to get a qualification. The apprentice works learn a trade.
automation
is an automatically controlled operation of an apparatus, process or system by mechanical or electronic devices, that takes the place of human labor.
automobile
is a motorised vehicle. It is designed to transport people and goods.
automobile logistics
is the management of material flow through an automotive organization, from raw materials through to finished goods.
barcode
is a code, consisting of a group of printed and variously patterned bars and spaces and sometimes numerals, that is designed, to be scanned and read into computer memory and that contains information about the object it labels.
beverage logistics
summarizes all procurement, maintenance, distribution and replacement of personnel and material, which are necessary to have the beverage in the right spot at the right time.
big data
describes a large volume of data - bouth structured and unstructured - that has the potential to be mined for information.
block stacking
is a very basic form of storage, in which objects are placed on a surface and stacked on top of one another in blocks.
block train
is a train in which all wagons carry the goods from the same origin to the same destination.
bounded warehouse
is a warehouse, under bond of the government for payment of customs, duties and taxes.
bulk cargo
describes goods which are transported unpacked in large quantities.
bunkering
is the supply of fuel for use by ships in a seaport.
cabotage
is the carriage of cargo between two points within a country by a vessel or vehicle registered in another country.
carbon footprint
is the measure of the enviromental impact of a particular organizations operation, measured in units of greenhouse gases.
clearance
the act of clearing a ship at the customhouse, also: the papers, showing that a ship has cleared.
clearing of flights
describes all necessary preparations for take-off.
closed warehouse
is a building for storage of goods, which covers the stored goods.
cold storage
is storage in a cold place for preservation.
combined transport
is the connection of at least two modes of transportation in a transportchain, whreby freight remains in the load unit. The longest distances are covered by rail and ship. Trucks are used for precarriage and onward carriage.
common carrier
is someone who transports goods or people for any person or company. The common carrier is responsible for any loss of the goods during transport.
contract logistics
describes planning, implementing and control of a logistics system provided through a third party under a contract.
cruise ship
is a ship which stops at different ports and carries passengers, who are traveling for pleasure.
customs clearance
is the act of passing goods through customs, so that they can enter or leave the country.
dangerous goods
are goods which can pose a risk to people, animals or the environment if not properly handled.
digitalization
is the use of digital technologies to change a business modell and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities.
direct traffic
describes the direct delivering of goods from the supplier or producer to the customer. The means of transport aren't changed.
disposal logistics
means the handling of scrap, waste and refuse to prevent enviromental pollution and waste of ressources. Most of the production waste can be reused or recycled.
excess length
describes a length, essential more than standard.
feeder traffic
describes the transportation of shipping containers between intercontinental and small ports.
ferry traffic
is a commercial service for transporting goods and persons across water.
freight transport station
a facility for loading and unloading cargo. They are used to calculate the kilometre.
gantry crane
is a large crane, mounted on a platform. That crane usually runs back and forth on parallel tracks astride the work area.
general cargo
are goods, which must be loaded individually. It is not necessary to combine the goods to a bigger unit for transport.
general cargo vessel
is a vessel designed to handle general cargo such as bags, cartons, cases and drums.
gigaliner
are trucks with an overall lenght of 25,25 metre. These trucks aren't allowed to drive on every road.
heavy cargo
describes goods, which have more weight than common for this size.
heavy goods traffic
describes the transportation of goods, which have more weight than common for their dimensions.
heavy lift and project cargo
describes the transportation of large, heavy cargo.
high-capacity transport
is a transport of goods, which exceeds the standard or ordinary legal size for roads.
high rack warehouse
describes the storage of goods in special racks, which are 10m and higher.
industrial trucks
is a mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials.
inland transport
describes the onshore transportation of goods and persons.
inland waterway transport
describes inland waterway shipping (e. g.: on a river, canal).
intermodal transport
refers to connectin at least two modes of transportation in a transportation chain, whereby freight remains in the load unit. In combined transport load units not the fright itself are transshipped.
joint-venture
is a business arrangement, in which two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task. This task can be a new project or any other business activity.
just-in-time
(JIT) is an inventory strategy, companies employ to increase efficiency and decrease waste by receiving goods only as they are needed in the production process, thereby reducing inventory costs.
liner shipping
is the service of transporting goods by ships, which transit regular routes on fixed schedules.
liquid bulk
is a fluid cargo which is transported in large volumes.
long-distance traffic
describes the transportation of goods and persons beyond urban transport.
maintenance
are actions, necessary for retaining or restoring a piece of equipment, machine or system to the specified operable condition to achieve ist maximum usefull life.
maritime transport
is the shipment of goods and people by sea.
marshalling yard
is a place or depot, where railway wagons are shunted and made up into trains and where carriages, engines, etc. are kept when not in use.
movement of passengers
describes all traffic, which is used to transport people.
multi-purpose ship
is any ship capable of carrying different types of cargo, which requires different methods of handling.
multimodal transport
is the movement of cargo from origin to destination by several modes of transport where each of these modes have a different transport provider or entity responsible, but under a single contract.
offshore
describes the area towards the territorial waters.
open depot
describes a place for storing goods without any buildings.
order picking
is the activity by which a small number of goods are extracted from a warehousing system, to satisfy a number of independent customer orders.
outbound logistics
is the process related to the movement and storage of products from the end of the production line to the end user.
packaging
is the practice of combining several related goods or sevices into a single offer.
packaging logistics
describes planning, implementing, optimization and control of the packaging process of a company.
pallet racking
is a storage system, designed to store materials on pallets.
perishables
describes goods, which can lose ist usefulness and value if not appropriately stored or transported.
pipeline transportation
is a method of transportation, in which liquid, gaseous, or solid products are moved over long distances through pipelines.
port / habour
is an artificial or natural mooring place for ships.
procurement logistics
is the systematic coordination of all aspects of the procurement process. The goal is to obtain materials, services or products at the best possible cost.
qualification
describes the acquirement of skills and knowledge.
quality management
is the act of overseeing all activities and tasks needed to maintain a desired level of quality.
rail
is a steel bar or continuous line of bars laid on the ground as one of a pair.
regulare traffic
describes a public transportation line, which runs between specific waypoints. This is usually used to transport people.
returns management
is the supply chain management process, by which activities associated with returns, reverse logistics, gatekeeping, and avoidance are managed within the firm and across key members of the supply chain.
securing of load
is the securing of cargo for transportation. The cargo has to be protected from unauthorized access, influence of the weather and against shift of cargo.
shipping container
describes a standardized resealable transportation box for unitized freight handling with standardized equipment. The two most common sizes used in transportation are twenty footer and forty footer.
short sea shipping
means the movement of cargo and passengers by sea, between ports situated in the same continent.
shunting services
describes the total of services at the marshalling yard.
silo
is a structure for storing bulk materials. The silo is loaded on top and unloaded at the bottom.
single wagon load
wagon loads from different sellers and customers are assembled at a marshaling yard and transported together.
smart logistics
describes the optimization of logistic processes. This optimization is supported by computerengineering.
solid bulk
is a solid cargo, which is transported in a loose form without any packaging. It is scaled by weight.
special logistics
describes the arrangement and realisation of transports with special needs.
special vehicle
are vehicles, which are build to fulfill a specific purpose. Often they have additional equipment.
stevedoring
describes loading and unloading a vessel with general cargo.
swap body
describes a carrying unit, designed for intermodal transport.
tank
describes a large container, or structure for holding a liquid or gas.
tanker
is a cargo ship, fitted with tanks, for carrying liquid and gases.
tracking and tracing
is a process, during logistics or distribution of goods, where the goods are monitored as per their locations.
trailer
is an unpowered vehicle, which is used for transport of goods and materials.
tramp shipping
is a ship, which does not have a fixed schedule or published ports of call.
urban transport
are many forms of transportation, which transfer people and cargo within the territory of a city and the immediate suburban zones.
value-added services
are additional services, out of the main activities of a company.
vehicle fleet
is a group of vehicles, owned by a company and used for business purposes.
wagonload freight
describes the dispatching of freight. The fright's size is equal to one ore more wagonload.
water(-ways)
is made up of natural and non natural inland waterways and the sea.
Logistikdossier
Logistikdossier
Logistics in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – more than transportation from one place to another
More than 250 billion € were generated by a workforce of almost 3.0 million people within the logistics industry in Germany during the year of 2015. This makes the sector the third strongest branch after the automotive production and domestic trade [Fraunhofer SCS / Top 100 der Logistik 2016-2017], even though this part of industry is not individually mentioned within the National Accounts. Logistics nowadays go far beyond the pure transport services and warehousing by a continual improvement of the foci and objectives. Logistics includes the integral planning, control and realisation of all information and goods flows of a company. As a result it is a substantial element to achieve economic success. [Helmut Baumgarten / Logistik-Management – Strategien - Konzepte - Praxisbeispiele].
The success of logistics is primarily defined by the ability to provide
- the right product
- in the right condition
- at the right time
- in the right place
- the right amount
- to the right costs and
- with the right information.
There is no need to say that it is also important to consider the right packaging as No. 8.
Alike for the federal republic logistics industry with its different disciplines is very important for the business location of the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (MV), serving as a logistics junction of the Baltic Sea Region and the Tans-European Transport Network. The transportation and logistics sector counts more than 40,000 employees in the year of 2014. This corresponds to a share of 7.4 % of the total employment in MV and is dominated by
- professions in the field of transportation and delivery (41 %)
- professions in the field of warehousing and transfer (40 %) as well as
- professions in the field of administration and commercials (19 %) [Fraunhofer SCS / Logistikbeschäftigung in Deutschland – Vermessung, Bedeutung und Struktur].
The range of capabilities and innovative capacity of the logistics service providers and logistics-related companies, measured by the status quo as well as the latest developments, has not tapped its full potential. With this tool providing information on logistics in MV you have got the chance to convince yourself of the regional expertise and to benefit from it.