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Glossary

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Labelling
Affixing of labels containing logistics and/or product information
LAN
Local Area Network: Spatially delimited data communication system owned by a single organisation, allowing unrestricted flow of information between the connected parties. Used for office communications, company-internal data collection, automation.
Loading instruction
Instruction issued for loading a transport unit to ensure optimized use of loading space and facilitate unloading if there are several unloading points
Loading unit
Handling unit (carton, box, GLT, KLT, mixed pallet, etc) built by the consignor and which must not be split up during transport
Logistics Center
Premises where all LCL consignment transport logistics services, such as transshipment of goods, and various other services, such as weighing, customs procedures, etc., are carried out. At present, there are 18 Austrian logistics centers, four of which are multifunctional logistics centers.
Logistics Cost Centers
Vehicle fleet, warehouse, packaging, palletizing, etc.
Logistics Cost Types
Freight charges, customs, insurance, rent, imputed interest and depreciation allowance (data supplied to cost center and job order cost accounting)