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GBL
Abbreviation for Government Bill of Lading
 
GCR/GEN
Abbreviation for General Commodity Rate
 
Gateway City
The first port of entry into a country or the last port before exiting a country.
 
General Commodity
Any cargo commodity that does not warrant a special or specified rate.
 
General Commodity Rate
An air freight rate applicable on all commodities except those for which specific rates have been filed. Rates are based on weight and distance and are published for each pair of cities an airline serves.
 
Government Bill of Lading - (GBL)
A document issued by a government agency used to request transportation of goods and support the billing of same in conjunction with carrier's Air Waybill.
 
Gross Weight
The weight of the shipment including all packing, blocking, platforms, special bracing, etc., if required. (includes weight of unit load device, when applicable.)
 

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