Dimensional Load
Dimensional Load
A shipment that exceeds RJC’s standard published clearances for a specific route of movement.
Demurrage
Demurrage
Fees imposed for the extended use of rail-controlled assets (e.g. railcars), attributable to the customer.
Day
Day
A twenty-four (24) hour period (calendar day), or part thereof.
Customer
Customer
Any of the following:
Consignor
1. The party in whose name a railcar is ordered for loading
2. The party consigning a shipment
Contract of Carriage
Contract of Carriage
The contract or quasi-contract for transportation established by the Shipping Instruction, whether pursuant to common carrier pricing or a commercial contract between RJC and a Customer.
Loading
Loading
The complete or partial loading of a railcar in conformity with loading and clearance rules.
Freight Payer
Freight Payer
The Customer primarily responsible for paying the line-haul freight charges for transportation provided by RJC.
Forwarding Instructions
Forwarding Instructions
Instructions given to RR containing all the information necessary to transport the shipment to its final destination.