Terminal-to-Terminal Shipping
A shipping arrangement where the shipper drops off freight at a carrier's origin terminal and the receiver picks it up from the destination terminal. Terminal-to-terminal service is less expensive than door-to-door because it eliminates the pickup and delivery portions of the trip. It is common in LTL shipping and for shippers located near carrier terminals who can handle their own local transportation.
Detailed Explanation
A shipping arrangement where the shipper drops off freight at a carrier's origin terminal and the receiver picks it up from the destination terminal. Terminal-to-terminal service is less expensive than door-to-door because it eliminates the pickup and delivery portions of the trip. It is common in LTL shipping and for shippers located near carrier terminals who can handle their own local transportation.
Example
A small business drops off 2 pallets at an LTL carrier's terminal in Denver on Monday morning. The receiver picks up the freight from the carrier's terminal in Salt Lake City on Wednesday — saving $150 compared to door-to-door service.
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