Shipping Glossary
Cargo WinchRotatable cylinder on board of ships which is driven by an electric motor and over which ropes and wire cords run to serve as a draw winch for the gear |
CargocaireAir dehumidifying system for the cargo holds of a ship to reduce or entirely prevent condensation |
Carload RateA rate applicable to a carload of goods |
CarnetA Customs document allowing special categories of goods to cross international borders without payment of duties |
CarrierAny individual or organization who in a contract of carriage, undertakes to perform or procure the performance of carriage by rail, road, sea, air, inland waterway or a combination of such modes |
Carrier Certificate/Release OrderA certificate required by US Customs to certify the firm or individual named in the certificate as the owner or consignee of the cargo |
Carrier$s AllowanceTerm related to Conference Line shipping. If a freight pool exists, the net freight results are distributed among its members according to agreed shares. Previously, however, a variable percentage or a fixed amount per container or TEU is deducted as the carrier's allowance. This deduction covers the costs incurred with the loading/unloading of the cargo, commissions etc |
Carrier$s HaulageTransport of a container from/to a seaport organised by the shipping company for which the latter is hence liable |
Carrier$s LiabilityCarrier's liability for the cargo to be transported |
Carrying RateCosts incurred by the shipowner for a transport inclusive of charges for loading and unloading |