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Ocean shipping
Relating to the transportation of goods across an ocean or sea.
Industry: Maritime; Transportation
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certificate of inspection
Transportation; Ocean shipping
A document certifying that merchandise (such as perishable goods) was in good condition immediately prior to its shipment.
certificate of origin
Transportation; Ocean shipping
A certified document showing the origin of goods; used in international commerce.
cash with order (CWO)
Transportation; Ocean shipping
A method of payment for goods in which cash is paid at the time of order and the transaction becomes binding on both buyer and seller.
consumption entry (CE)
Transportation; Ocean shipping
The process of declaring the importation of foreign–made goods into the United States for use in the United States.
cash in advance (CIA)
Transportation; Ocean shipping
A method of payment for goods in which the buyer pays the seller in advance of the shipment of goods. Usually employed when the goods, such as specialized machinery, are built to order.
cash against documents (CAD)
Transportation; Ocean shipping
Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house.
cartment
Transportation; Ocean shipping
Customs form permitting in–bond cargo to be moved from one location to another under Customs control, within the same Customs district. Usually in motor carrier’s possession while draying cargo.
