Centralized Dispatching

The organization of the dispatching function into one central location. This structure often involves the use of data collection devices for communication between the centralized dispatching function, which usually reports to the production control department and the...

Carrier

A firm which transports goods or people via land, sea, or air.

Carload

Quantity of freight (in tons) required to fill a railcar; amount normally required to qualify for a carload rate.

Cargo Ramp

A dedicated load/unload facility for cargo aircraft.

Capacity

The physical facilities, personnel, and process available to meet the product of service needs of the customers. Capacity generally refers to the maximum output or producing ability of a machine, person, process, factory, product, or service.