COFC (Container on Flat Car)
A rail transport method in which shipping containers are directly placed on flat railcars without the use of a chassis.
Definition
A rail transport method in which shipping containers are directly placed on flat railcars without the use of a chassis. COFC transportation is widely used in intermodal shipping due to its efficiency in moving large volumes of containers across long distances
Related Terms
CFS (Container Freight Station)
A designated warehouse or facility where LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments are consolidated or deconsolidated before being moved to their final destination.
CAF (Currency Adjustment Factor)
A surcharge applied by carriers to account for currency fluctuations between the origin and destination countries.
Carnet
A document that allows for the temporary importation of goods without the need to pay duties or taxes.
Cargo Insurance
A form of protection that covers loss or damage to cargo during transit.
Cargo Manifest
A detailed list of all cargo loaded onto a ship aircraft or truck.
Carrier
A company or individual responsible for transporting goods from one location to another.
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