ADR ADR regulations cover the courier carriage of hazardous or dangerous goods (such as explosives, flammable liquids, or corrosives) by road in the EU. See also ban items in courier services.
Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Program that introduces more effective risk management processes and tools to identify threats to people health, security and safety prior to the arrival of cargo and conveyances.
air waybill/air bill (AWB) An air waybill is used for air transport. It contains information about the courier consignment and has to be made out by the consignor or his courier agent.
ATA carnet An ATA carnet is a 'passport' for goods, so they can be taken between countries without paying customs duties. It is used for exhibition items, samples, etc that will returned to their home country within a year. The carnet is obtained by the consignor from an approved chamber of commerce.
Aviation Security Level 4 This is the qualification you need to transport 'known cargo' into air cargo terminals. To get the certificate you have to have basic awareness training (from an approved trainer) which explains the security risks of carrying cargo on passenger flights. The course usually lasts half a day.
COURIER SERVICES GLOSSARY 
