Containerized Cargo

Cargo that is transported in containers that can be transferred easily from one transportation mode to another.

Containerization

A shipment method in which commodities are placed in containers and after initial loading, the commodities per se are not re-handled in shipment until they are unloaded at destination.

Container

A “box” typically ten to forty feet long, which is used primarily for ocean freight shipment. For travel to and from ports, containers are loaded onto truck chassis’ or on railroad flatcars.

Consignor

The sender of a freight shipment, usually the seller.