Freight Broker

A person whose business it is to prepare shipping and customs documents for international shipments. Brokers often have offices at major freight gateways, including border crossings, seaports, and airports.

Freight All Kinds (FAK)

Goods classified FAK are usually charged higher rates than those marked with a specific classification and are frequently in a container that includes various classes of cargo.

Four P’s

Set of marketing tools to direct the business offering to the customer. The four P’s are product, price, place, and promotion.

For-Hire Carrier

Carrier that provides transportation service to the public on a fee basis.

Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)

A specially designated area, in or adjacent to a U.S. Customs Port of Entry, which is considered to be outside the Customs Territory of the United States.