Frequency

1) Meaning frequency of (bus, train or airplane) services. Fundamental to most service specifications since users (ie passengers) are concerned with how often services run within a given period of time, eg hourly, daily, weekly, etc. See also Headway.

Freighting

1) The function/task of moving freight by whatever mode (ie road, rail, sea, inland waterway, air or intermodal).

Freight management

1) The function of efficiently managing freight movements by the most appropriate mode, or combination of modes, and including tracking goods through the movement cycle from initial collection to final delivery, the provision of transit data and proof of delivery.

Freight forwarder

1) Firm (ie agent) engaged in the business of arranging freight movements. Usually provides full service of organization, administration, documentation, insurance, etc to relieve the exporter/importer of these tasks.

Freight exchange

1) Facility for matching loads and available vehicles (used to be called clearing houses). Now much of the business is transacted electronically with many specialist e-commerce firms setting up for this purpose. Also referred to as the electronic market place.

Freight

1) A consignment of goods, or the amount (ie charge) payable for the carriage of goods. An alternative term for goods transport (eg freight transport).