FMCG

1) Fast moving consumer goods. Term used in distribution/logistics to describe products sold to the public through retail outlets, which move very quickly through warehousing systems thereby creating a need for special inventory control procedures and particularly efficient distribution.

FLT

1) Fork-lift truck. Item of handling equipment capable of lifting and carrying by means of forks (or tines) which project from the front. Principally used for lifting and loading goods on pallets.

Floppy disk

1) Computer term for small (ie portable) data storage disk. Usually in 5.25 or 3.5 inch standard sizes.

Flight path

1) The route or path followed by an aircraft.

Flat rack

1) A type of ISO container with a flat platform and two ends but no sides, usually used for loading machinery and plant, etc.

Flagging out

1) Concept whereby UK road haulage firms set up base in another EU member state from which to operate their vehicles to avoid the UK’s exceptionally high rates of VED and duty on diesel fuel.