Useful info

Reference data for people who book freight

Equipment dimensions, commercial terms and documentation explained — the same tables our operations team works from.

Internal dimensions, capacity, tare weight and maximum payload for standard, high cube, open top, reefer and flat rack containers.

Unit Load Device reference for LD2, LD3, LD4, LD7, LD8, LD9, LD11, P9A and main deck pallets.

Seller and buyer responsibilities under the commercial terms most used in international trade.

Plain-language definitions of the shipping, customs and documentation terms used in freight forwarding.

Common abbreviations used on quotations, bills of lading and invoices.

What each document in an international shipment does, and who is responsible for issuing it.

Direct answers about Link Cargo's services, coverage and how to request a quote.