Shipping & logistics glossary
The key terms across shipping and the supply chain, in Arabic and English with what each one means. The right terms mean clearer communication and smoother work.
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1Sea Freight
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| شحن بحري | Sea Freight | Moving goods by sea |
| ناقل بحري | Carrier | The ocean carrier (shipping line) |
| ميناء التحميل | Port of Loading (POL) | The port where the shipment starts |
| ميناء التفريغ | Port of Discharge (POD) | The port where the shipment is unloaded |
| سند الشحن | Bill of Lading (B/L) | Proof of the transport contract and receipt of goods |
| موعد الوصول المتوقع | ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| الشحن بالحاويات | Containerization | Using containers to carry goods |
2Air Freight
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| شحن جوي | Air Freight | Moving goods by air |
| ناقل جوي | Air Carrier | The airline |
| مطار المغادرة | Departure Airport | The airport where the shipment departs |
| مطار الوصول | Arrival Airport | The airport where the shipment arrives |
| بوليصة الشحن الجوي | Air Waybill (AWB) | The air transport document |
| الوزن المحاسب عليه | Chargeable Weight | The weight the freight is charged on |
| خدمة سريعة | Express Service | A fast air shipping service |
3Land Transportation
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| النقل البري | Land Transport | Moving goods by truck |
| شاحنة | Truck | The vehicle used for transport |
| سائق | Driver | The truck driver |
| مقطورة | Trailer | The rear unit of the truck |
| مستندات النقل | Transport Documents | Documents required for the move |
| التتبع | Tracking | Following the shipment |
| التسليم النهائي | Final Delivery | Handing the shipment to the customer |
4Procurement & Purchasing
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| المشتريات | Procurement | Obtaining goods and services |
| الشراء | Purchasing | The act of buying products |
| مورد | Supplier | The supplying company |
| طلب شراء | Purchase Order (PO) | A formal order to buy |
| عرض سعر | Quotation (QTN) | The supplier's price offer |
| فاتورة | Invoice | The bill for payment |
| عقد توريد | Supply Agreement | The supply contract |
5Inventory Management
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| المخزون | Inventory | All goods the company holds |
| وحدة التخزين | Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) | The product identification code |
| مستوى المخزون | Stock Level | The current quantity in stock |
| حد إعادة الطلب | Reorder Level | The quantity that triggers a new order |
| الجرد الدوري | Cycle Count | Counting parts of the stock on a rolling basis |
| الجرد الكامل | Physical Inventory | A full count of all stock |
| دوران المخزون | Inventory Turnover | How often stock is sold and replaced |
6Customs Clearance
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| التخليص الجمركي | Customs Clearance | The steps to release goods |
| الجمارك | Customs | The customs authority |
| البيان الجمركي | Customs Declaration | Declaring the goods to customs |
| الرسوم الجمركية | Customs Duty | Duties charged on the goods |
| الإجراءات الجمركية | Customs Procedure | The steps of dealing with customs |
| إذن الاستيراد | Import Permit | Permission to bring goods in |
| إذن التصدير | Export Permit | Permission to send goods out |
7Documents & Paperwork
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فاتورة تجارية | Commercial Invoice | The sales invoice |
| قائمة التعبئة | Packing List | Details of what is packed |
| شهادة المنشأ | Certificate of Origin | Proof of the country of origin |
| شهادة المطابقة | Certificate of Conformity | Proof the goods meet the standards |
| مستندات الشحن | Shipping Documents | The transport documents |
| رخصة الاستيراد | Import License | The licence to import |
| رخصة التصدير | Export License | The licence to export |
8Supply Chain
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سلسلة الإمداد | Supply Chain | The product's journey from supplier to customer |
| التوريد | Sourcing | Finding suppliers |
| اللوجستيات | Logistics | Managing transport, storage and distribution |
| تدفق المواد | Material Flow | The movement of materials |
| تدفق المعلومات | Information Flow | Data exchanged between parties |
| التخطيط | Planning | Setting plans |
| التنسيق | Coordination | Organising work between parties |
9Safety & Security
| Arabic | Term | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| السلامة | Safety | Protecting people and property |
| الأمن | Security | Protecting sites and goods |
| المخاطر | Risk | The chance of harm |
| إجراءات السلامة | Safety Procedures | Steps for working safely |
| معدات الوقاية | PPE | Personal protective equipment |
| مواد خطرة | Hazardous Materials | Flammable or reactive materials |
| خطة الطوارئ | Emergency Plan | The plan for emergencies |
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