return freight
[/rɪˈtɜːrn freɪt/]
nounpl: return freights
frete de retorno
1. The cost of transporting goods back to their point of origin or to another destination after delivery
The return freight for the damaged shipment was covered by the insurance policy.
O frete de retorno pela remessa danificada foi coberto pela apólice de seguro.
2. A transportation service that brings goods back from a destination to the sender
We arranged return freight for all unsold merchandise at the trade show.
Nós organizamos frete de retorno para toda a mercadoria não vendida na feira comercial.
3. The charge applied when carriers transport empty containers or vehicles back to their point of origin
Return freight charges are typically lower than the outbound shipment cost.
As cobranças de frete de retorno são geralmente menores do que o custo do envio de saída.
In Brazil, return freight is a significant consideration in logistics operations, particularly in e-commerce and retail sectors where product returns are common. The term is widely used in São Paulo's industrial and commercial zones. In Portugal and Angola, the term is also standard in maritime and road transport contexts. In the USA, return freight is often part of reverse logistics strategies, especially for large retailers managing customer returns.
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