Thursday, 2 May 2024, 12:22 AM
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Course: Activity Examples (Activity Examples)
Glossary: Transportation Program Glossary (James Depow)
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ConsigneeThe individual or organization to whom freight is shipped. |
ConsignorThe individual or organization who ships the freight (i.e., the Shipper). |
ConsolidationThe gathering together of diverse lots into one combined shipment. |
ContainerizationA shipping system based upon large cargo-carrying containers that can be easily interchanged between trucks, trains, and ships, without the rehandling of contents. Standard container lengths are 6 metres (20 feet) and 12 metres (40 feet). Dry Container |
Cost CenterA department set up within a company with its own budget and performance criteria, and where all departmental costs are allocated against its operation. |
Cwt.Hundredweight (U.S. & Canada 100 lbs., U.K. 112 lbs.). |
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Dangerous GoodsArticles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk to health, safety or property when transported. |
Dead HeadingRunning empty.(Tractor trailer) |
DeadheadA person who rides with a driver and is paid. |
Declared ValueThe value of the goods as stated on the Bill of Lading by the shipper. |