Chassis
A chassis is a frame with wheels that supports a container that is being transported over land.
Chock
To chock is to use a wood or metal wedge to block the wheels of a truck while it is being loaded or unloaded.
Clamp
A clamp is an attachment to a forklift that allows it to encircle and grasp product.
Clear Height
Clear height is the height pallets can be stacked while leaving clearance for product movement or for lights, sprinklers, etc., hanging from a ceiling.
Client
A client is a person or organization that uses the services of another person or company. In a business context, a client is a customer who purchases goods or services
Cold Storage
Cold storage refers to a temperature-controlled environment used to preserve perishable goods, such as food, pharmaceuticals, and other products. These facilities are typically maintained at a temperature range between 32°F
Commodity
Commodity is raw material or primary agricultural product that is traded on an exchange or in the market.
Concealed Damage
Concealed damage is damage to product that is not obvious until the product is examined or the condition becomes apparent during storage or transfer.
Consignee
A consignee is a person or organization that is designated to receive goods that are being shipped under a consignment agreement.
Consignment Inventory
Consignment inventory refers to goods that are stored and sold by a consignee on behalf of a consignor. In a consignment arrangement, the consignor retains ownership of the goods, and
Consolidate
Consolidate is the process of combining two or more shipments going in the same direction or to the same destination on a single trailer.
Container
A container is a box that is used to transport product and is widely used for international shipments.