Shipping Glossary
CanvasCover made of very strong cloth. Is used for covering hatches, lifeboats, open-top containers etc. Syn.: Tarpaulin |
CAOComputer assisted ordering |
CAPCAPATAZIA |
Capacity CharterCharterparty according to which not an entire ship but only the mentioned holds of the ship are loaded |
Capacity DuesFee paid by the ship to the quay operators. The amount payable depends on the gross tonnage and the number of lay days of the ship |
Capacity/WeightTotal internal container volume (LxWxD) or weight limitation |
Cape HatterasCape at Norfolk (USA) marking the southernmost border of the North Atlantic line. However, irrelevant as a line border for Hapag-Lloyd |
CAPMComputer-aided production management |
CAPPComputer-aided process planning |
CAPSTANComputer Aided Planning, Stowing And Networking. A computer aided graphic planning system for stowage on container ships |