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Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 170 entries in this glossary.C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cargo |
the contents of a shipment; the loading of a vessel, car, or vehicle |
| Carriage |
The movement of goods by a carrier |
| Carrier |
an individual, partnership, or corporation which operates equipment engaged in the business of transporting goods |
| Carrier Liability |
The financial liability for loss or damage of goods based on the value placed on the goods |
| Carrier Packed |
Cartons packed by the moving company. |
| Cartage |
the transferring of goods by trucks, wagons, drays, etc. |
| Cartman |
Someone who transports goods within the confines of a port. |
| Cash on Delivery (COD) |
A shipment that is paid for by the individual at the time of delivery prior to the unloading of the shipment. Also called Collect on Delivery. |
| CBM |
Cubic Meter 35.314 cubic feet |
| Certificate of Title |
A statement issued by a state government verifying ownership and acknowledging liens placed upon any automobile, truck, tractor or other conveyance. |
| Certificate of Weight |
An authoritative statement of the weight of a shipment prepared by a weigh master |
| Certificates of Origin |
documents which specify the country of origin, number or packages, number of boxes or cases, marks and number, gross and net weight, and a description of the goods in the shipment |
| Certified Scale |
Any scale designed for weighing motor vehicles, including trailers or semi trailers not attached to a tractor, and certified by an authorized scale inspection and licensing authority. A certified scale may also be a platform or warehouse type scale that is properly inspected and certified. |
| Class Rates |
charges for broad groupings of similar commodities which will apply on all items moving from all origins to all destination |
| Clearance |
a certificate issued by Customs stating that the shipment is free to move and that all legal requirements have been met |