ABBREVIATION |
MEANING |
CAF |
Currency Adjustment Factor |
CBM |
Cubic Metres |
CBFT (or CFT) |
Cubic Feet |
CFR (or C&F) |
Cost and Freight |
CHART |
A map used by navigators |
CHOPT |
Charterers Option |
CHTRS |
Charterers |
CIF |
Cost, Insurance & Freight. Seller pays all these costs
to a nominated port or place of discharge. |
CKD |
Completely knocked down |
COA |
Contract of Affreightment - Owners agree to accept a cost
per revenue tonne for cargo carried on a specific number of
voyages. |
CIP |
Carriage and Insurance paid to... |
COACP |
Contract of Affreightment Charter Party |
COB |
Closing of Business |
COBLDN |
Closing of Business London |
COD |
Cash On Delivery |
COGSA |
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act |
CONGESTION |
Port/berth delays |
CONS |
Consumption |
C/SNEE |
CONSIGNEE. Name of agent, company or person receiving
consignment |
COP |
Custom Of Port |
CP (or C/P) |
Charter Party |
CPD |
Charterers Pay Dues |
CPT |
Carriage Paid To |
CQD |
Customary Quick Despatch |
CR |
Current Rate |
CROB |
Cargo Remaining on Board |
CRN |
Crane |
CRT |
Cargo Retention Clauses, introduced by charterers based on
shortage of delivered cargo because of increased oil
prices |
CST |
Centistoke |
CTR |
Container Fitted |