GRI
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | General rate increase |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Business & Finance, Education & Academia |
GRI has two meanings. It stands for General rate increase (logistics, supply chain & trade) or Graduate, REALTOR Institute (professional certification).
Meanings of GRI at a glance
| # | GRI stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General rate increase | Business & Finance › Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade |
| 2 | Graduate, REALTOR Institute | Education & Academia › Professional Certification |
1. General rate increase
Business & Finance · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade Abbreviations
Across-the-board increase in ocean freight rates announced by carriers for a trade lane, effective on a set date, although not all announced GRIs hold in the market.
Example: Carriers announced a $1,000 per FEU GRI for transpacific cargo on July 1.
In US trades, carriers must publish rate increases in their tariffs 30 days before they take effect. In real estate, GRI is a Realtor designation.
2. Graduate, REALTOR Institute
Education & Academia · Professional Certification Abbreviations · also used in business
Designation from the National Association of REALTORS earned by completing a state-run series of courses, often 60 to 90 hours, in real estate law, contracts, finance, marketing and technology. It is aimed at residential real estate agents seeking advanced training.
Example: The listing agent added GRI to her business cards after finishing the courses.
GRI programs are run by state REALTOR associations, so content varies by state. The designation is not a license; agents must still hold a state real estate license. Many agents earn it early in their careers.
Related abbreviations
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- FOB – Free on Board
- FTL – Full truckload
- FTZ – Foreign-trade zone
- GTIN – Global Trade Item Number
- HAWB – House air waybill
- HAZMAT – Hazardous materials
- HBL – House bill of lading
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More professional certification abbreviations
- FRM – Financial Risk Manager
- GCIH – GIAC Certified Incident Handler
- GIAC – Global Information Assurance Certification
- GPHR – Global Professional in Human Resources
- GSEC – GIAC Security Essentials
- HRCI – HR Certification Institute
- ISACA – ISACA (formerly Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
- ISC2 – International Information System Security Certification Consortium