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Shipping Zones (Small Parcel Zones)

Used by the carriers to measure the distance a package is traveling so they can bill accordingly (Distance is only one factor in billing; size and weight also influence pricing). Zones differ by carrier. One might measure by mile, another by clustering together zip codes. Here is the current FedEx zone structure:

Zone 1: 0-50 miles.
Zone 2: 51-150 miles.
Zone 3: 151-300 miles.
Zone 4: 301-600 miles.
Zone 5: 601-1,000 miles.
Zone 6: 1,001-1,400 miles.
Zone 7: 1,401-1,800 miles.
Zone 8: 1,801+ miles.

SLI ? Shipper?s Letter of Instruction

Note from the exporter to the freight forwarder with instructions on how a shipment is being sent and where it is going.

Supply Chain

An interlinked system of companies partaking in the movement of goods from retailers to their customer base.

Surcharge

Charges in addition to transportation and fuel charges.