Glossary of Terms - I

Implants

A member of staff working in the premises of another.

Inco terms

A set of international rules for the interpretation of the most commonly used terms in foreign trade.

Indemnification

Compensation for a loss and/or the expenses incurred.

Inland Clearance Depot (ICD)

Inland location where cargo, particularly containerised cargo, may be cleared by customs.

Intermodal Transport

The movement of goods (containers) in one and the same loading unit or vehicle which uses successively several modes of transport without handling of the goods themselves when changing modes.

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

An international organisation of airlines, founded in 1945, with the aim of promoting the commercial air traffic and regulating its conduct.

International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG Code)

A code, representing the classification of dangerous goods as defined by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in compliance with international legal requirements.