Air Freight Glossary

A glossary of words and their definitions used in the air freight industry

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There are currently 8 names in this directory beginning with the letter M.

Magnetized material (MAG)

Material with magnetic force that can attract or repel other materials, particularly metals

Malfunction (MAL)

Piece of equipment or machinery fail to function normally

Master Air Waybill (MAWB)

Document is issued by a carrier to a freight forwarder upon receiving a shipment to be delivered to a named location as agreed in the shipping terms

Mayday

Distress call that is used to signal a life-threatening emergency

Meter(s) (m)

A metric unit of length

Miscellaneous Charges Order (MCO)

Also known as miscellaneous purpose document, is an accountable IATA document, similar to an old-style airline ticket, used to process the payment of travel arrangements. They are issued by airlines, but normally pay for services other than airfares

Miscellaneous dangerous goods (RMD)

Substances and articles which during transport present a danger or hazard not covered by other classes - Dangerous goods

Munitions of war (MUW)

Weapons and ammunition designed for use in warfare or against any person, including any part designed for such weapons and ammunition