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What is Route Deviation?

Route Deviation A detected or recorded departure from the planned or contractually agreed transportation route, as monitored by GPS, carrier, or customs systems and documented in incident logs or regulatory reports.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Route Deviation” Used in Practice?

A route deviation alert is sent when a truck leaves the designated corridor monitored by the carrier’s GPS and triggers incident response protocols.

Certification Exam Relevance

FIATA DiplomaCILT CertificationIATA DGR

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Route Deviation?

A detected or recorded departure from the planned or contractually agreed transportation route, as monitored by GPS, carrier, or customs systems and documented in incident logs or regulatory reports.

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