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CONTIS

Container Terminal Operating Information System

Contraband

Cargo that is prohibited

Contract Carrier

Any person not a common carrier who, under special and individual contracts or agreements, transports passengers or property for compensation

Contract Rates

Rates agreed upon between Conferences and individual shippers as a means of competitive policy. The rates are lower than the tariff rates. Upon conclusion of a contract the shipper covenants to ship a certain volume of cargo within a certain period of time on board of Conference ships

Contracted Rebate

Rebate granted forwarders by the Conference for each delivery if they have concluded a delivery contract with the Conference. Opposite: Deferred rebate

Controlled Atmosphere

Sophisticated, computer-controlled systems that manage the mixtures of gases within a container throughout an intermodal journey reducing decay

Controlled Carrier Bill

The controlled carrier bill is issued if goods are shipped by several carriers from house to house

Controlling

Controlling by information. Controlling focuses on the future development of a company and its divisions. An analysis of past and current data is intended to reveal probable undesirable trends and assist in avoiding such trends in future. The controlling department collects information and prepares it such that based on this information the management can make a decision

Conventional Cargo

Cargo which is not shipped in standardised containers

Conventional Carrier

Shipowner employing conventional ships

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CONTIS

Contraband

Contract Carrier

Contract Rates

Contracted Rebate

Controlled Atmosphere

Controlled Carrier Bill

Controlling

Conventional Cargo

Conventional Carrier

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