GLOSSARY --> C

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Today we have new glossary for word C . Here we go ~
C.A.F.Currency Adjustment Factor. Surcharge percentage applied to freight rates to reflect currency fluctuations.
C.B.M. (C.M.)Cubic meter.
C.K.D.Abbreviation for Cars Knocked Down. Automobile parts and subassemblies manufactured abroad and transported to a designated assembly plant. A classification of Third Party International shippers. See Knocked Down.
C.O.D.Collect (cash) on Delivery; Carried on Docket (pricing); Change of Destination.
Cargo manifestA manifest that lists only cargo, without freight and charges.
CarrierAny individual, company or corporation engaged in transporting goods.
CellsThe construction system employed in container vessels; permits below ship containers to be stowed in a vertical line with each container supporting the one above it.
Cellular vesselA vessel designed with internal ribbing to permit the support of stacked containers.
Certificate of originDocument certifying the country of origin of goods which is normally issued or signed by a Chamber of Commerce or Embassy.
CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons)Chemical compounds containing mixtures of carbon, chlorine and fluorine molecules. Because of their stability, lack of flammability and ability to absorb and give up heat readily, CFC's have in the past been popular refrigerants. However, CFC's have been found to contribute to the deterioration of the ozone layer of the upper atmosphere, which is a condition believed to be hazardous to global health. These compounds should not be released into the atmosphere, but should be carefully collected for recycling. Production of CFC's is being phased out by an international convention, the Montreal Protocol.
CFS/CFSA kind of cargo movement by container. Delivered loose at origin point with vanning by carrier, devanned by carrier at destination, and picked up loose at destination.
ChassisA wheeled flat bed or a trailer constructed to accommodate containers moved over the road.
Closing dateLast day on which export cargo can be accepted for a nominated sailing.
Consolidated cargoCargo containing shipments of two or more shippers, usually shipped by a firm called a consolidator. The consolidator takes advantage of lower F.C.L. rates, and savings are passed on to shippers.
ConsolidationThe combination of many small shipments into one container.
ConsolidatorA person or firm performing a consolidation service for others.
ConsortiumGroup of carriers pooling resources in a trade lane to maximize their resources efficiently.
ContainerA receptacle designed to transport cargo of many types in continuous transportation.
Container freight station (CFS, C.F.S.)Consolidation depots where parcels of cargo are grouped and loaded into containers.
Container gross weightPlease refer to Gross Weight.
Container load plan (CLP)A document prepared to show all details of cargo loaded in a container, e.g. weight (individual and total), measurement, markings, shippers, consignees, the origin & destination of goods, and location of cargo within the container.
Container numberThe unique identification of a container.
Container seal numberThe number of high security seals provided by OOCL.
Container sizeThe length of a container i.e. 20'', 40'' and 45'' (feet).
Container terminalAlso refered to as a Container Yard (CY). A facility that receives full export containers from one shipper to loading the vessel and delivers full import containers to the consignee after; it is the same location where ocean vessels are loaded & unloaded.
Container typeThe purpose of a container of which the code is to be adhered to ISO standard.
ContainershipAn ocean vessel specifically designed to carry ocean cargo containers. It is fitted with vertical cells for maximum capacity.
Controlled atmosphere (CA)An atmosphere in which oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen concentrations are regulated, as well as temperature and humidity.
Cu.Cubic. A unit of volume measurement.
Cubic foot1,728 cubic inches.
Custom houseA country Treasury Department office where duties, etc., on foreign shipments are handled.
Customs bonded warehousea public or privately owned warehouse where dutiable goods are stored pending payment of duty or removal under bond. The storage or delivery of goods are under the supervision of customs officers and if the warehouse is privately owned the keeper has to enter into a bond as indemnity in respect of the goods deposited, which may not be delivered without a release from the customs.
Cut-off timeLastest possible time the cargo may be delivered to the vessel or designated point.
Cwt.Hundredweight (U.S.A., 100 pounds; United Kingdom, 112 pounds).
CYContainer Yard. See "Container Terminal".
CY/CFSCargo loaded in a full container by a shipper at origin, delivered to pier facility at destination, and then devanned by the carrier for loose pick up.
CY/CYCargo loaded by the shipper in a full container at origin and delivered to the carrier's terminal at destination for pick up intact by consignee.

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