Main Route
The most suitable and frequently used road between departure and arrival points.
Manifest
It is a document showing the list of details prepared by the carrier and its agent. It is…
Maritime Pollution
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
Master Airway Bill – MAWB
Used for shipments in air transport from the actual sender to the actual recipient.
Master Bill of Lading (MBL)
It is arranged by the Carrier (Shipowner). The Shipper is the forwarder on the sender's side, the Consignee…
Material Management
The management of all materials within a company, encompassing activities such as coding, requirements planning, inventory control, procurement,…
Material Request
A request to take goods from the warehouse, or to initiate a purchase if they are not in…
Maut
It is a motorway usage tax levied on vehicles over 12 tonnes in Germany.
Mezzanine Racking System (Platform & Walkways)
A shelving system used to store small, high-volume items such as spare parts, ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and cosmetics,…
Minutes
Documents signed by concerned parties to record a specific event or situation (e.g., goods acceptance report, inventory report,…
Mixed Transport
Using at least two different transportation systems together within the same shipment.
Mobile Rack
A rack that can be moved empty or loaded.
Mobile Ramp
Equipment that allows the passage of handling equipment between the warehouse and the vehicle body. Its movable structure…
Moving Rack
A system where rack blocks can move horizontally by motor drive, allowing higher storage density by planning fewer…
Multi Entry Transit Certificate
Used for Belgium, France, and Germany. This document allows transit passage, loading, and unloading.