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What is Travel Time?

Travel Time The total elapsed time taken by warehouse personnel or equipment to move between locations within a facility during order picking, replenishment, or putaway, as measured by operational KPIs.

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

How is “Travel Time” Used in Practice?

Accurately tracking travel time in the warehouse is necessary for labor optimization and process improvement.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Travel Time?

The total elapsed time taken by warehouse personnel or equipment to move between locations within a facility during order picking, replenishment, or putaway, as measured by operational KPIs.

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