Transportation Program Glossary (James Depow)
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"The attached file is a glossary of transportation terms used in my transportation program," states James.
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Common CarrierA transportation business that offers service to the general public for compensation. | |
Common lawThat 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. | |
Conecting CarrierA carrier who has a direct connection with another carrier, under which freight is moved in jointline service. | |
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.). | |