Press ESC to close

Terms Starting with "C"

84 shipping and logistics definitions

Customs Additional Item Charge-Import CAIC

Customs Additional Item Charge - Import. Additional customs processing fee when import declarations contain items exceeding the standard number. Rates...

Read definition →
Canal charges, Suez, Bosphoru CAN

Canal Charges for vessel transit through major international waterways including the Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and Bosphorus Strait. These fees are co...

Read definition →
CFS Charge CC

Customs Clearance fee for services performed during the customs clearance process, including document review, data entry, and customs coordination.

Read definition →
Customs clearance destination CCD

Customs Clearance service at Destination offered by the carrier to prepare customs documentation and coordinate clearance procedures at the destinatio...

Read definition →
Container Cleaning Imports CCI

Container Inspection Charge - Additional fee when containers require extra inspection, such as customs examination or security scanning, including con...

Read definition →
Customs Clearance Origin CCO

Customs Clearance service at Origin offered by the carrier to prepare export customs documentation and coordinate clearance procedures at the origin p...

Read definition →
CARGO DUES CD

Cargo Dues - Port charges for cargo handling and storage at the terminal, collected by port authorities.

Read definition →
Cleaning, disinfection, fumigation CDF

Cleaning, Disinfection, and Fumigation charges for treating containers or cargo to meet sanitary requirements, typically for food products or agricult...

Read definition →
Cargo Dispatch CDP

Crane/Equipment Usage fee for using terminal lifting equipment, charged based on usage time or number of lifts.

Read definition →
Carbon Emission Export CEE

Carbon Emission Export charge to offset carbon emissions associated with export shipments, supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.

Read definition →
Carbon Emission Import CEI

Carbon Emission Import charge to offset carbon emissions associated with import shipments as part of green logistics initiatives.

Read definition →
CCAM FEE CF

CCAM Fee for processing cargo through the Cargo Community System platform connecting ports, customs, carriers, and freight forwarders.

Read definition →
Customs Filing Fee CFF

Customs Filing Fee for submitting cargo declarations to customs authorities electronically.

Read definition →
Container Freight Station fee CFS

Container Freight Station fee for LCL cargo operations at the CFS, including receiving, sorting, stuffing, stripping, and warehousing services. This i...

Read definition →
Container Imbalance Charge CIC

Container Imbalance Charge - Due to global trade imbalances, carriers must reposition empty containers from surplus to deficit areas. This surcharge h...

Read definition →
Customs Inspection Fee CIF

Customs Inspection Fee charged when customs authorities conduct physical examination of cargo, including container repositioning, unpacking, inspectio...

Read definition →
CLARK LOCAL CL

Clark Local charges applicable at Clark port/terminal in the Philippines.

Read definition →
Canceling/changing bulletin CLB

Cancellation/Change Bulletin fee for canceling or amending a confirmed booking.

Read definition →
Сontainer сleaning fee export CLE

Container Cleaning Fee Export for cleaning export containers to ensure they meet cargo loading requirements.

Read definition →
Cancellation Fee CLL

Cancellation Fee charged when a shipper cancels a confirmed booking. This compensates the carrier for lost opportunity cost from reserved space.

Read definition →
Customs inspection at destinat CMA-CIAD

CMA CGM Customs Inspection at Destination - Fee for customs examination assistance at the destination port.

Read definition →
Container inspection fees and CMA-CIFA

CMA CGM Container Inspection Fees including security scanning and customs examination charges.

Read definition →
Container Management at Destin CMA-CMAD

CMA CGM Container Management at Destination for container logistics at the destination port.

Read definition →
Container maintenance charge a CMA-CMCA

CMA CGM Container Maintenance Charge for container upkeep and repairs.

Read definition →
Customs Manifest documentation CMA-CMD

CMA CGM Customs Manifest Documentation fee for customs manifest processing.

Read definition →
Container management fee CMA-CMF

CMA CGM Container Management Fee for comprehensive container equipment management including tracking, scheduling, and maintenance.

Read definition →
Container Nomination Service CMA-CNS

CMA CGM Container Nomination Service fee when shippers specify particular containers.

Read definition →
Container service charge CMA-CSC

CMA CGM Container Service Charge for container-related services.

Read definition →
Dangerous goods additional (se CMA-DGAS

CMA CGM Dangerous Goods Additional Surcharge for handling hazardous cargo.

Read definition →
Emergency Bunker Surcharge, EB CMA-EBSE

CMA CGM Emergency Bunker Surcharge for urgent fuel cost adjustments.

Read definition →
Extra Container handling ch de CMA-ECHCD

CMA CGM Extra Container Handling Charge at Destination for additional handling operations.

Read definition →
Equip detention& demur. import CMA-EDDI

CMA CGM Equipment Detention & Demurrage Import for container usage beyond free time.

Read definition →
Export Documentation Fee CMA-EDF

CMA CGM Export Documentation Fee for processing export documents.

Read definition →
Empty Drop Off CMA-EDO

CMA CGM Empty Drop Off charge for returning empty containers to designated depots.

Read definition →
Equipment Import Demurrage Cha CMA-EIDC

CMA CGM Equipment Import Demurrage Charge for import container demurrage.

Read definition →
Emergency Port Surcharge CMA-EPS

CMA CGM Emergency Port Surcharge for urgent port-related cost recovery.

Read definition →
Emergency Revenue Charge, ERC CMA-ERCE

CMA CGM Emergency Revenue Charge for cost recovery during operational challenges.

Read definition →
Extra risk coverage surcharge CMA-ERCS

CMA CGM Extra Risk Coverage Surcharge for high-risk areas or cargo.

Read definition →
Export Serenity Container Guar CMA-ESCG

CMA CGM Export Serenity Container Guarantee for container protection on exports.

Read definition →
Emergency Space Surcharge CMA-ESS

CMA CGM Emergency Space Surcharge during peak demand periods.

Read definition →
FREIGHT CH. ADDITIONAL NOS CMA-FCAN

CMA CGM Freight Charge Additional NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).

Read definition →
High cube additional CMA-HCA

CMA CGM High Cube Additional charge for 40'HC containers.

Read definition →
Import Documentation Fee CMA-IDF

CMA CGM Import Documentation Fee for processing import documents.

Read definition →
National Maritime Safety Surch CMA-NMSS

CMA CGM National Maritime Safety Surcharge for country-specific maritime safety requirements.

Read definition →
Outport Additional Destination CMA-OAD

CMA CGM Outport Additional at Destination for cargo to non-main ports.

Read definition →
Outport Additional Origin CMA-OAO

CMA CGM Outport Additional at Origin for cargo from non-main ports.

Read definition →
Overweight, freight additional CMA-OFA

CMA CGM Overweight Freight Additional for cargo exceeding weight limits.

Read definition →
Origin,Terminals-Intl Ship&Por CMA-OTIS

CMA CGM Origin Terminal International Ship & Port security charge.

Read definition →
Panama Canal Adjustment Factor CMA-PCAF

CMA CGM Panama Canal Adjustment Factor for canal transit fee changes.

Read definition →
Pre carriage haulage CMA-PCH

CMA CGM Pre-Carriage Haulage for inland transport to the loading port.

Read definition →
Port Congestion surcharge - de CMA-PCSD

CMA CGM Port Congestion Surcharge at Destination.

Read definition →
Port Congestion surcharge - or CMA-PCSO

CMA CGM Port Congestion Surcharge at Origin.

Read definition →
Positive Offset CMA-PO

CMA CGM Positive Offset charge.

Read definition →
Port taxes NOS CMA-PTN

CMA CGM Port Taxes NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).

Read definition →
Rate Restoration Initiative CMA-RRI

CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative surcharge for rate stabilization.

Read definition →
Rate Restoration Initiative 3 CMA-RRI3

CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative Phase 3.

Read definition →
Scanning by customs, incl othe CMA-SBCIO

CMA CGM Scanning by Customs including other charges.

Read definition →
Stuffing charges, container or CMA-SCCO

CMA CGM Stuffing Charges at Container Origin.

Read definition →
SEAPRIORITY GO CMA-SG

CMA CGM SeaPriority Go premium service for enhanced space guarantee.

Read definition →
Sealing service import CMA-SSI

CMA CGM Sealing Service Import for container sealing.

Read definition →
Taxes at port/Country of desti CMA-TAPCOD

CMA CGM Taxes at Port/Country of Destination.

Read definition →
Taxes at port/Country of origi CMA-TAPCOO

CMA CGM Taxes at Port/Country of Origin.

Read definition →
Terminal gate out CMA-TGO

CMA CGM Terminal Gate Out charge.

Read definition →
Weight Charge CMA-WC

CMA CGM Weight Charge for heavy cargo surcharge.

Read definition →
Container maintenance charge CMC

Container Maintenance Charge for maintaining and repairing shipping containers, including structural repairs, cleaning, and parts replacement.

Read definition →
Container Monitoring Charges CMF

Container Monitoring Charges for real-time tracking and monitoring services, particularly valuable for high-value or temperature-sensitive cargo.

Read definition →
CUSTOMS MANIFEST FILING FEE CMFF

Customs Manifest Filing Fee for submitting cargo manifest information to customs authorities.

Read definition →
Container N.E Consign. CNE

Container N.E. (Not Established) Consignee charge when cargo is loaded without confirmed consignee details, common in trading scenarios where goods ar...

Read definition →
CMF Container Monitoring

Container Monitoring Service using GPS or other technologies for real-time tracking of container location and status throughout the shipping journey.

Read definition →
Customs Port Costs - Origin CPC-O

Customs Port Costs at Origin for customs-related port charges at the loading port, including customs supervision area fees.

Read definition →
Container Protect Essential CPE

Container Protect Essential - Basic container protection insurance coverage offered by carriers for common transport risks.

Read definition →
Container Protect Unlimited CPU

Container Protect Unlimited - Comprehensive container protection plan with broader coverage and higher claim limits than basic protection.

Read definition →
CARGO RECEIPT CFS SANTOS CRCS

Cargo Receipt CFS Santos - Fee for issuing cargo receipt at the Container Freight Station in Santos, Brazil.

Read definition →
COST RECOVERY CHARGE CRS

Cost Recovery Charge - Carrier surcharge to recover operational costs, typically applied when costs increase but rates cannot be easily adjusted.

Read definition →
Carrier Security Fee CSF

Carrier Security Fee to cover enhanced security measures in cargo transportation, including security equipment, personnel training, and system mainten...

Read definition →
Container Seals Charges CSS

Container Seals Charges for providing and applying security seals to containers. Seals are essential security measures with unique tracking numbers.

Read definition →
Container maintenance charge a CTR

Container Repair fee for inspecting and repairing containers to maintain cargo-worthy condition.

Read definition →
Crane up to 20 Ton CU1

Crane Usage fee for lifts up to 20 tons using port crane equipment.

Read definition →
Crane up to 21 - 35 Tons CU2

Crane Usage fee for lifts between 21-35 tons requiring larger equipment.

Read definition →
Crane up to 35 Tons CU3

Crane Usage fee for lifts exceeding 35 tons requiring specialized heavy-lift equipment and operations.

Read definition →
Chassis Charge at Destination CUC/D

Chassis Usage Charge at Destination for rental and use of container chassis at the destination port, primarily applicable in North America.

Read definition →
Chassis Charge at Origin CUC/L

Chassis Usage Charge at Loading/Origin for rental and use of container chassis at the origin port.

Read definition →
Customs clearance CUS

Customs Clearance fee for customs clearance services including declaration, duty payment, and examination coordination.

Read definition →
Container Weighing Service CWS

Container Weighing Service fee for weighing containers to comply with SOLAS VGM (Verified Gross Mass) requirements effective since July 2016.

Read definition →
← Back to Glossary Index