connecting carrier
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Case Law, U.S. Code
Definitions from Case Law
From 285 U.S. 127 - Galveston Wharf Co. v. Galveston, Harrisburg & San Antonio Railway Co. · 1932Most cited · 98 citing opinions
a common carrier furnishing a necessary link in the transportation under the through bill of lading; that it was not named in the bill of lading is unimportant
United States Code
47 U.S.C. § 153 — for the purposes of this chapter (4 versions over time)
The term "connecting carrier" means a carrier described in clauses (2), (3), or (4) of section 152(b) of this title.