Carrier Liability | The total dollar amount for which the carrier is liable in the event of loss or damage. |
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Cartage | The hauling of freight by a motor vehicle.
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Claim | Filed by shipper/customer upon damage or loss noted at time of delivery. This would be filed with the carrier or insured company on record.
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Commodity Rate | The rate pblished to apply to a specific article or articles.
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Consignee | The person, firm or representative to which a shipper send merchandise. |
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Consignment | Merchandise shipped to a foreign agent or customer when an actual purchase has not been made. Under an agreement obliging the consignee to pay the consignor for the goods when sold.
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Consolidation | Putting serveral shipments in one container, either loose-loaded or in liftvans. |
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Consul | A government official representing his country in foreign locations.
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Consular Documents | Bill of lading, certificates of origin. or special forms of invoice, to which has been added the signature of the consul of the country of designation.
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Consular Invoice | A detailed statement of goods shipped, certified by the consul at the point of origin. |
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Container | The standard steamship container. Regularly sizes 20', 40', 40' high cube, 45' and 53'.
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Container Pool | Supply of steamship containers maintained by the steamship companies in major cities. |
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Container Yard (CY) | Container shipped from container yard at exit port to container yard at destination port.
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Containerization | The loading of prepacked goods in an exterior shipping container for movement in that container from point of loading to overseas destination.
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Contract Number | The identification number assigned by your Transportation Service Provider.
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Coordinator | The person assigned to coordinate and supervise the relocation. |
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Crates | Exterior box built around an actual piece of furniture. |
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