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COD

Cash on Delivery (for value of goods).

COFC

Container on (rail) flatcar. A form of intermodal movement of freight.

COFC.

Container On Flat Car.

Collect

A term used to designate that the consignee (receiver) is responsible for the freight charges.

Collection on Delivery (COD)

An accessorial service whereby the carrier collects an amount from the consignee, for the goods themselves (i.e., the purchase price of the goods) , before delivery of the freight, and remits that amount to the shipper or designated party.

The amount to be collected is determined by the shipper and stated on the bill of lading.


Commodity

The goods shipped.

Common Carrier

A transportation business that offers service to the general public for compensation.

Common law

That system of law that does not get its authority from any express statute, but derives its force and authority from consent, custom and precendented usage.

Concealed Damage

Damage to the goods shipped not readily apparent by viewing the outside packaging (carton, crate, box, etc).

Damage to contents of a package that is apparently in good condition externally.


Conecting Carrier

A carrier who has a direct connection with another carrier, under which freight is moved in jointline service.


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