Glossary

Abbreviation for “Completely Knocked Down.” Parts and subassemblies being transported to an assembly plant.

Abbreviation for “Carload” and “Containerload”.

A demand made upon a transportation line for payment on account of a loss sustained through its alleged negligence.

A publication, such as Uniform Freight Classification (railroad) or the National Motor Freight Classification (motor carrier), that assigns ratings to various articles and provides bill of lading descriptions and rules.

The designation provided in a classification by which a class rate is determined.

An organization maintained for the surveying and classing of ships so that insurance underwriters and others may know the quality and condition of the vessels offered for insurance or employment. See also ABS,…

A railroad yard with many tracks used for assembling freight trains.

An anti–trust act of the U.S. Congress making price discrimination unlawful.

A receipt for goods issued by a carrier with an indication that the goods were received in “apparent good order and condition,” without damage or other irregularities. If no notation or exception is…

The stopping of articles, such as peanuts, etc., for cleaning at a point between the point of origin and destination.