Dunnage
Dunnage
Inexpensive or waste material used to load and secure cargo during transportation.
Diversion or Reconsignment
Diversion or Reconsignment
(Used interchangeably) Occurs when an order received by RJC requires a change in the billing document of the shipment (bill of lading, waybill, service order, or any other shipping documents applicable) with or without the actual stopping of the car(s) for delivery or reforwarding.
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.