SCAC
Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade
| Stands for | Standard Carrier Alpha Code |
|---|---|
| Categories | Business & Finance |
SCAC stands for Standard Carrier Alpha Code, a logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviation.
Unique two-to-four-letter code identifying a transportation company, used on bills of lading, EDI messages and customs filings.
Example: Enter the carrier's SCAC on the ISF so customs can match the bill.
Usage notes
Codes are assigned by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association; ocean carrier SCACs often form the first four characters of bill of lading numbers.
Related abbreviations
More logistics, supply chain & trade abbreviations
- POD – Proof of delivery
- POL – Port of loading
- RMA – Return merchandise authorization
- ROP – Reorder point
- RTV – Return to vendor
- S&OP – Sales and operations planning
- SCM – Supply chain management
- SKU – Stock keeping unit
- SS – Safety stock
- SSCC – Serial Shipping Container Code
- SWB – Sea waybill
- TEU – Twenty-foot equivalent unit