Transport Modes

Frachtanhänger

A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.

Quick answer: A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.

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Quick answer

A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.

Why it matters

Frachtanhänger matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Frachtanhänger?

In this glossary, Frachtanhänger refers to: A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.

How is Frachtanhänger used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Der Frachtanhänger wurde für den Grenzübertritt an den Lkw angehängt, alle Dokumente gemäß CMR überprüft."

Why does Frachtanhänger matter in logistics?

Frachtanhänger matters because it supports clear communication in Transport Modes contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Frachtanhänger?

Frachtanhänger is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Frachtanhänger belong to?

In this glossary, Frachtanhänger is grouped under Transport Modes. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A wheeled, unpowered vehicle towed by a truck or tractor, designed for transporting freight or containers overland as part of multimodal logistics chains.

Operational example

The cargo trailer was coupled to the truck for cross-border transit, with all documents checked according to CMR Convention.

Localized term

Frachtanhänger

Localized example

Der Frachtanhänger wurde für den Grenzübertritt an den Lkw angehängt, alle Dokumente gemäß CMR überprüft.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Transport Modes

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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