Overcarrier

Overcarrier

What does this term stand for?

An overcarrier is a carrier that mistakenly transports goods beyond their agreed destination, usually due to routing or documentation errors, leading to service failures, delays, and additional recovery costs.

Characteristics:

  • Transports cargo past destination
  • Causes delivery delays
  • Increases handling costs
  • Requires corrective action
  • Results from operational mistakes

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