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Consignee

The individual or organization to whom freight is shipped.

Consignor

The individual or organization who ships the freight (i.e., the Shipper).

Consolidation

The gathering together of diverse lots into one combined shipment.

Containerization

A 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

Dry Container

Cost Center

A 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.).

D

Dangerous Goods

Articles or substances which are capable of posing a significant risk  to health, safety or property when transported.

Dead Heading

Running empty.(Tractor trailer)

Deadhead

A person who rides with a driver and is paid.

Declared Value

The value of the goods as stated on the Bill of Lading  by the shipper.


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