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Less than Truckload

Road Freight · LTL

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Less than Truckload

LTL

A road shipment sharing vehicle space with other consignments.

Professional definition

A road shipment sharing vehicle space with other consignments. Its precise legal, operational or charging effect depends on the applicable contract, carrier terms, route, jurisdiction and transport mode.

Example

Example: a logistics team records or applies “LTL” in the relevant booking, document, quotation or shipment milestone.

Where it is used

Used in road freight operations, documents, systems and commercial discussions.

Common mistakes and things to remember

Confirm the precise meaning in the governing contract, tariff, official rules and provider terms; industry usage can vary.

Source

UN Trade and Transport Facilitation guidance

Use the linked authority and applicable national guidance for current requirements.