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Common carrier

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A public or private entity licensed to transport goods or people nationwide for a fee. Common carriers offer their services to the general public, unlike private carriers, which only transport a specific company's goods.

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Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS)

The Cargo Accounts Settlement System (CASS) is a clearinghouse set up by the International Air Transport Association on a country-by-country basis through which airlines and forwarders can settle air freight...

Cargo aircraft only (CAO)

Industry term describing freight that cannot be shipped via passenger aircraft, usually due to dangerous goods regulations outlined by the International Air Transport Association. Designated with bright orange label. ...

Cargo insurance

Insurance available to shippers across all modes of transport to protect their freight against financial losses. For example, a shipper might submit a claim for damaged or stolen goods. ...

Cargo Network Services (CNS)

A U. S. -based subsidiary of the International Air Transport Association that works to promote safety, security and sustainability within the cargo industry. It also operates Cargo Account Settlement Systems (CASS), a...

Cargo ton mile (CTM)

An airline industry metric used for volumes of freight carried by an aircraft. A cargo ton mile reflects 1 ton (2,000 pounds) of cargo carried one mile through air. ...

Cargo Van

A cargo van, also known as a panel van, is a type of vehicle that is primarily used for transporting goods or equipment. Unlike a pickup truck, which has an...

Carrier

An individual, partnership or corporation that transports goods or passengers. In the for-hire trucking industry, carriers can either be fleets (if an owner owns more than one truck), or an owner-operator...

Cartage

Transport of goods over a short distance, typically in a smaller proximity, such as within a very limited region or between two close metro areas, for pickup and delivery. Can...

CASS

See Cargo Accounts Settlement System. ...

CBP

See U. S. Customs & Border Protection. ...