C & F or C&F
Cost & Freight — Incoterm meaning seller pays cost & freight to destination port (but not insurance). :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
CAF
Currency Adjustment Factor — surcharge to cover changes in currency exchange in freight rates. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Capacity Planning
Determining the production or storage capability needed to meet demand.
Capacity Utilization
A measure of how effectively storage or transport capacity is used.
Cargo
Goods or merchandise transported by air, sea, or land.
Cargo Consolidation
Combining multiple small shipments into one larger shipment for efficiency.
Cargo Insurance
Coverage that protects goods against loss or damage during transport.
Cargo Manifest
A document listing all cargo carried on a transport vehicle.
Cargo Net
A mesh used to secure goods during air or truck transport.
Cargo Weight
The total mass of goods being transported, excluding packaging.
Carrier
A company or individual that transports goods from one place to another.
Carrier Liability
The legal responsibility of a carrier for loss or damage of goods.
Carrier Partner
A transport company contracted by a 3PL to move goods.
Cartonization
Optimizing packaging by determining the best box size for each order.
Centralized Distribution
Using a single hub to distribute goods to multiple destinations.
Certificate of Origin
A document certifying where exported goods were manufactured.
Chassis
A wheeled frame used to carry shipping containers over the road.
Chassis Leasing
Renting a wheeled frame for transporting shipping containers.
Chock
A wedge placed under wheels to prevent movement of trailers or containers.
Clean Bill of Lading
A bill of lading indicating goods were received in good condition.
Clean Truck Policy
Regulation promoting low-emission vehicles in freight operations.
Cluster Picking
Picking method where multiple orders from nearby locations are collected together.
Cold Chain
A temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable goods.
Cold Storage
Refrigerated warehouse space for perishable goods.
Collaborative Logistics
Cooperation among multiple shippers to share transport and storage resources.
Commercial Invoice
A document detailing a sale between exporter and importer.
Commodities
Raw materials or goods traded in bulk, often standardized in type and quality.
Commodity Code
A standardized code identifying products for customs and trade classification.
Consignee
The party receiving the shipment.
Consignment Stock
Inventory owned by the supplier but stored at the buyer’s location.
Consignor
The person or company sending the shipment.
Consolidation
Combining multiple small shipments into one larger load to reduce costs.
Container Drayage
Transport of shipping containers over short distances between terminals and warehouses.
Container Freight Station (CFS)
Facility where cargo is consolidated or deconsolidated for shipping.
Container Leasing
Renting containers instead of owning them to reduce capital costs.
Container Seal
A numbered lock used to secure containers against tampering.
Container Tracking
Monitoring the movement and status of shipping containers.
Container Utilization
The measure of how fully a container’s capacity is used.
Container Yard (CY)
A storage area for empty or full shipping containers.
Continuous Flow Distribution
A system ensuring constant product movement without long-term storage.
Continuous Replenishment
An inventory strategy where stock is continuously supplied as used.
Contract Logistics
Long-term outsourced logistics services under a service contract.
Conveyance
Any vehicle or vessel used to transport goods.
Cost and Freight (CFR)
An Incoterm where the seller pays cost and freight to destination port.
Cross-Border Shipping
Transporting goods between two or more countries.
Cross-Dock Terminal
A facility used for quickly transferring goods between inbound and outbound trucks.
Cross-Docking
A process where incoming goods are transferred directly to outbound trucks without long-term storage.
Cube Utilization
Measure of how efficiently warehouse space or container volume is used.
Customs Broker
A professional who assists importers and exporters with customs clearance.
Customs Clearance
The process of declaring goods to customs authorities for import or export.
Customs Duty
A tax imposed on imported or exported goods by customs authorities.
Cut-Off Time
Latest time cargo must be received to make a scheduled shipment.
Cycle Count
A periodic counting method for checking inventory accuracy.
Cycle Inventory
Stock held to meet regular demand during the replenishment cycle.
Cycle Time
Total time from start to completion of a process, such as order fulfillment.
