by Ekrem Duman | Aug 30, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRA CAR SEAL is a numbered device used to show whether a container, trailer or other transport unit was opened or tampered with after closure. It is evidence, not an absolute security guarantee. Procurement should specify the seal class, number control,...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRSSDER uses BLS for bales. A bale is a compressed, bound handling unit, not merely a count abbreviation. Procurement should specify material, compression, dimensions, gross and net weight, binding, moisture, marks, stackability, handling, inspection and the...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRCOFC means Container On Flat Car: an intermodal movement in which a freight container travels on a rail flatcar. Procurement should specify container and flatcar compatibility, lift and terminal processes, drayage, interchange, schedule, securing, damage...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRBROKEN STOWAGE is the space lost because cargo shape, packaging, securing, incompatibility or the load plan prevents full use of a vessel, vehicle, container or warehouse position. Procurement should measure the loss, identify its cause and balance stowage...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Cost Reduction, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRAVADANLIK is the vehicle equipment or tool kit carried for operational needs. In transport procurement, it should be specified as a controlled readiness package: required tools, safety equipment, condition, storage, inspection, replenishment and evidence. It...
by Ekrem Duman | Jul 25, 2026 | Cargo Security, Handling & Stowage, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Management
⚡ TL;DRThe SSDER term AKTİF İSTİF describes cargo that is actively being moved, arranged or worked rather than sitting in a final storage position. Procurement should treat active stowage as a controlled operating state with a named location, safe access, time limit,...
