Logistics terms · Logistics terms
What does Railway receipt (RR) mean in logistics?
Short answer
The receipt Indian Railways issues on accepting goods for carriage, naming consignor, consignee, stations, weight and freight.
The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 lists the railway receipt as a document of title. RRs are now generated electronically (e-RR) through the railways’ freight system. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.
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The numbers behind this answer
- Also called
- RR, e-RR
- Category
- Air, sea & rail
- Related terms
- Rail rake, Lorry receipt (LR), Bill of lading (B/L), Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal (GCT)
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