Shipping Glossary
Compass DeckDeck above the command bridge where the magneticcompass and locating equipment are located |
ComplaintTerm used if goods are found defective. For exports they are noted in the tally sheet and later on in the B/L |
Con-ro ShipCombined container and Ro-Ro ship |
ConbillUniform B/L Clauses 1946 |
ConbulkerContainer/bulk carrier: Ship which can either take containers or bulk into the hold since it is not equipped with cell guides |
Concealed DamageDamage that is not evident from viewing the unopened package |
ConclusionTerm related to shipment. To reach an agreement on a certain ship, i.e. to conclude a contract of shipment |
CondemnationDetermination by experts whether an insured ship worthy of repair or not |
Conditional BookingFreight space booking by the forwarder prior to fixing the date of shipment in order to make sure that during the booked period the freight rate is not increased. The conditional booking practically constitutes a unilateral binding of the carrier to a rate applicable for a certain period. It is not a confirmed booking; there is neither an obligation of the shipper to forward the goods nor an obligation of the shipowner to keep space available on a ship |
Conditional S/OConditional shipping order |