SCAC

Business & Finance abbreviation · Logistics, Supply Chain & Trade

SCAC
Stands forStandard Carrier Alpha Code
CategoriesBusiness & 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.

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