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TPL

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A quick definition of TPL:

Term: TPL

Definition: TPL stands for third-party logistical service provider, which is a company that helps other businesses ship and receive goods. They are also known as freight forwarders. A freight forwarder can act as an agent for the owner of the goods or the carrier, or they can be an independent contractor who takes on the responsibility of delivering the cargo. Think of them as a helper who makes sure your package gets to where it needs to go.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: TPL stands for Third-party logistical service provider. It refers to a company or person who provides logistics services to other businesses. This can include services such as transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

Example: A freight forwarder is a type of TPL. They are responsible for receiving and shipping goods for others. This can include acting as an agent for the cargo's owner or the carrier, or as an independent contractor assuming the carrier's responsibility for delivering the cargo.

Explanation: The example of a freight forwarder illustrates how a TPL can provide logistical services to businesses. They act as a middleman between the cargo's owner and the carrier, ensuring that the goods are transported and delivered efficiently. By using a TPL like a freight forwarder, businesses can save time and money by outsourcing their logistics needs to a specialized provider.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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