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Shipping Glossary
CoamingIron frame around the hatch opening on deck which forms a protective wall against the penetration of water |
CoastingShipping along the coastal areas whose borders in Germany are defined by Germanischer Lloyd or the seafarers' office. Ships which owing to their type of construction, crew, equipment are not allowed for overseas trade can render home-going, intermediate or coastal services |
CoastwiseWater transportation along the coast |
COCOMCo-ordinating Committee for Export Control |
CODCash on documents |
COGSACarriage of Goods by Sea Act. US federal codification passed in 1936 which standardizes carrier’s liability under carrier’s bill of lading. US enactment of The Hague Rules |
CoiltainerSpecial flat for the transport of heavy steel coils and other cylindrical heavy cargo |
Collect FreightFreight payable to the carrier at destination. Most bills of lading specify that collect freight is payable even if the cargo does not arrive at destination |
Collecting Fee1. Fee charged by the agent to the shipowner's account for collecting the freight rate. 2. Fee payable for the collection, e .g. the collection of sea freight by the agent |
Collecting ShedHarbour sheds where general cargo is collected and then placed by the respective seagoing vessel for loading. In Hamburg, e.g. the Overseas Centre fulfils this function |
