Drop and Pick is a truck delivery method in which the trucker drops the container off at a warehouse and picks up an empty or a full container when departing. While ‘Drop’ is a method to drop off freight and come back within 48 hours for a new pick-up, the ‘Drop and Pick’ saves time spent on an additional trip, however, it is only possible in an environment where there is a regular flow of cargo or rather ideal for shipping companies that handle a high volume of deliveries. This method is less costly and time-saving to Live Unloading.
Related Posts
General Order
Glossary / August 17, 2022 August 17, 2022
General Order (GO) is a processing status assigned to goods imported into the U.S. without proper customs documentation and that do not clear customs within…
Free Carrier (FCA)
Glossary / July 21, 2022 July 28, 2022
Free Carrier (FCA) is an incoterm that requires the seller to clear the export and deliver the goods to a named place for transfer to…
Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
Glossary / August 9, 2022 February 1, 2023
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) is a designated area in or near a U.S. Port of Entry where goods are exempt from customs tariffs and…
Express Bill of Lading
Glossary / July 24, 2022 February 1, 2023
An express bill of lading is a type of bill of lading with no original bill of lading issued and the cargo is automatically released…
