B2B Knowledge Base

Logistics Glossary

A semantic database of technical terms, standards, and terminology used in modern logistics, warehousing, material handling, and storage systems. This glossary serves as a practical reference for logistics managers, procurement departments, and process engineers.

Technical Term

Euro container

A standardized plastic transport and storage container dimensioned to fit optimally on a standard Euro pallet.

Technical Term

Pallet racking

A heavy-duty storage system designed to safely store palletized goods in a multi-level layout.

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Warehouse mezzanine

A free-standing steel structure that creates additional raised floor levels above the main floor, increasing usable space without building expansion.

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Packing table

An ergonomic workstation equipped with integrated holders for packing materials, designed to streamline parcel inspection and packing.

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Forklift truck

A powered industrial vehicle equipped with a mast and forks to lift, transport, and stack palletized loads.

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Rack load capacity

The maximum allowable load weight that a racking structure can support per beam level or per entire upright frame column.

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Order picking

The process of retrieving specific items from storage locations to fulfill a customer order.

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Internal transport

The movement of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods within a single industrial or warehouse facility.