carrier

Definition 1

Communications: Company that offers communication services (usually to a few corporate customers) over land-wire, sea cable, mobile (cellular), point-to-point microwave, and/or satellite systems.

Definition 2

Insurance: Company that underwrites and issues an insurance policy, or is responsible for the administration of a range of insurance policies.

Definition 3

Shipping: Company that transports goods and/or people by air, land, or sea, in its own or chartered vessels or equipment, and is named as the carrier in the contract of carriage.


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