Transport Modes

Traverse

A load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.

Quick answer: A load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.

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Quick answer

A load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.

Why it matters

Traverse 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 Traverse?

In this glossary, Traverse refers to: A load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.

How is Traverse used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Der schwere Transformator wurde mit einer Traverse gehoben, um eine Überlastung von Schlingen und Haken laut Hebeplan zu vermeiden."

Why does Traverse matter in logistics?

Traverse 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 Traverse?

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

What category does Traverse belong to?

In this glossary, Traverse 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 load-spreading lifting device used with cranes to distribute the weight of heavy or large cargo across multiple points, preventing damage and ensuring safe handling, per ISO 17096 and port equipment standards.

Operational example

The heavy transformer was lifted using a spreader beam to avoid overloading the slings and hooks, as required by the lifting plan.

Localized term

Traverse

Localized example

Der schwere Transformator wurde mit einer Traverse gehoben, um eine Überlastung von Schlingen und Haken laut Hebeplan zu vermeiden.

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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