Air Freight Glossary

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

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There are currently 15 names in this directory beginning with the letter P.
Paid by Agent (PBA)
One who accepts payments from the issuer of a security and then distributes the funds to holders of the security
Passenger and cargo (PAX)
Transporting freight and passengers n the belly of a passenger aircraft
Passive Insulated Packaging (PIP)
Cool box ensuring that the goods remain at the right temperature for a certain period of time
Perishable cargo (PER)
Goods that can deteriorate if not stored or transported under ideal circumstances or if exposed to adverse temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions.
Perishable Fish/Seafood (PES)
Fish - any form of sea life regarded as food for human consumption
Perishable flowers (PEF)
Flowers
Perishable fruits and vegetables (PEP)
Fruits and vegetables - seeds, roots and other parts of the plant categorized for human consumption
Perishable Meat (PEM)
Meat - the flesh of an animal, mammal or bird categorized for human consumption
Pharmaceuticals (PIL)
Transport of substances relating to medicinal drugs, or preparation of
Polymeric Beads/Plastics Moulding Compound (Packing Instruction 957) (RSB)
Shipment contains moulding material in the form of granules or beads
Port of Discharge (POD)
Location, airport, port where the aircraft discharges part of all of its cargo
Port of Loading (POL)
Location, airport, port where the aircraft is loaded for transport
Post Office (Box) (P.O.(B).)
A written order for the payment of a sum of money, to a named payee, obtainable and payable at a post office
Pound(s) (Ib.)
Basic unit of mass to measure the weight
Priority small package (XPS)
Services providing a priority mail flat rate for small packages with deliveries arrive in 1-3 business days