by fourcegroup | Sep 29, 2025 | glossary
The party designated on the bill of lading as the entity shipping the railcar to the consignee and delivering the railcar to the serving rail carrier. For the purpose of assessing demurrage charges, Consignor includes any person receiving railcars for loading or...
by fourcegroup | Sep 29, 2025 | glossary
The party designated on the bill of lading as the entity entitled to receive delivery of the railcar from the delivering rail carrier. Consignee is usually, but does not have to be, the Receiver. Consignee is responsible for any demurrage charges which accrues at the...
by fourcegroup | Sep 29, 2025 | glossary
Article of commerce (lading); Goods being shipped.
by fourcegroup | Sep 29, 2025 | glossary
A Customer is considered ‘Closed Gate’ with regards to railcars that will remain in RR’s serving yard until the Customer provided specific placement instruction to RR. A Customer may be Open Gate for some commodities or railcars and Closed Gate for other commodities...
by fourcegroup | Sep 29, 2025 | glossary
Without prior written authorization from the Railroad, Industry must not construct, maintain, place or allow the construction or placement of, any structure or object (including, without limitation, platforms, fences, vehicles, equipment, and when open or closed,...
by fourcegroup | Sep 22, 2025 | glossary
The party to whom the railcar placement is to be made pursuant to the bill of lading, if other than the consignee at destination. When the bill of lading indicates a Care-Of-Party said party will be responsible for all demurrage charges. For the purpose of assessing...
