Shipping Glossary
Consolidated B/LCombined or consolidated from two or more B/Ls |
Consolidated CargoCargo containing the shipments of two or more shippers, usually coordinated by a consolidator |
Consolidated Cargo AgentForwarding agent who combines several small consignments of different customers for shipment |
Consolidated ContainerContainer in which several small consignments of different customers are combined to one unit |
ConsolidationThe combination of many small shipments into one container |
ConsolidatorA person or firm performing a consolidation service for others. Takes advantage of lower full car load (FCL) rates, and the savings are passed on to shippers |
Construction Safety CertificateDocument of which one single copy is issued by the sea association for each seagoing vessel. It specifies the condition of the ship and engines |
Consular ChargesPro rata fee payable by the shipper for the certification of the manifest. It is charged together with the sea freight |
Consular DeclarationA formal statement describing goods to be shipped, filled with and approved by the counsel of the country of destination prior to shipment |
Consular InvoiceA document, certified by a consular official, is required by some countries to describe a shipment. Used by Customs of the foreign country to verify value, quantity and nature of the cargo |