Resources & Forms

Freight terms, explained

Understand the details we need to assess your shipment and prepare a quote. If you are unsure about a term, describe your goods in your own words.

BAC Transport does not offer tipper, bulk-tip or temperature-controlled movements. Dangerous goods (DG) require prior written review and acceptance before any movement is agreed. Sending a request does not confirm acceptance.

Safety and acceptance

Dangerous goods (DG)

Goods that may pose a risk during transport, such as certain chemicals, batteries, gases or flammable liquids. Tell us what the goods are and provide the available safety and transport information. BAC Transport must review and accept the movement in writing before booking.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

A document from the manufacturer or supplier describing a product’s hazards, safe handling and emergency measures. Section 14 contains transport information. Send the current SDS for the actual product when requesting a dangerous-goods review.

UN number

A four-digit identifier used for certain dangerous goods, usually written as “UN” followed by four digits. Copy it from the product’s transport documentation or SDS. If you cannot find it, say “Not sure”; do not guess.

Trade and Customs

Incoterms®

Standard trade terms that divide specified delivery responsibilities, costs and risks between buyer and seller. If applicable, provide the agreed term, named place and version—for example, “FCA Johannesburg, Incoterms® 2020”. These terms do not by themselves determine ownership or payment arrangements.

Bonded movement

Transport of goods under Customs control before the relevant Customs obligations have been completed. Tell us whether the goods are under bond and provide the available Customs references. The required documents and movement arrangements must be confirmed before collection.

Packing and handling

Pallets

Platforms used to support goods for handling and transport. Give the number of loaded pallets, each pallet’s overall length, width and height—including the goods—and its gross weight. Include any goods that extend beyond the pallet edges.

Stackability

Whether other freight can safely be placed on top of your goods. Tell us “Stackable”, “Not stackable” or “Not sure”, and state any weight or stacking limits. Goods being packed on a pallet does not automatically make them stackable.

Value and cover

Declared value

The value you tell us for the goods, with the currency stated. Declaring a value does not automatically arrange insurance or guarantee compensation for that amount.

Cargo insurance

Cover for specified risks of loss or damage to goods, subject to policy terms, limits and exclusions. Tell us whether you need cargo insurance and obtain written confirmation of any cover before collection. Do not assume a transport quote includes insurance.