Shipping Glossary
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 |
Carrying TradeAgreement concluded between the carrier and the shipper by means of the freight contract.The carrier covenants to ship the goods on the agreed route. The shipper covenants to pay the agreed freight |
Cars Knocked Down (CKD)Automobile parts and sub-assemblies manufactured abroad and transported to a US assembly plant |
CartageIntra-city hauling on drays or trucks |
CartmentCustoms form permitting in-bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same district. Usually in motor carrier’s possession while draying cargo |
CASCollision Avoidance System. Modern radar system aboard seagoing vessels; it calculates the maximum approach of ships or other objects and/or a probable route of collision |
CASCOTerm used for the hull including equipment but excluding cargo |
Caspiana ClauseB/L clause according to which the captain of a ship is entitled to unload the cargo in the nearest port if the port of ca ll stated in the B/L cannot be touched owing to force majeure; particularly used with UK |
CASSCargo account settlement system |