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Tiefbettauflieger

A semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.

Quick answer: A semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.

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Quick answer

A semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.

Why it matters

Tiefbettauflieger 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 Tiefbettauflieger?

In this glossary, Tiefbettauflieger refers to: A semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.

How is Tiefbettauflieger used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Für den Transport von Maschinen, die die zulässige Höhe überschreiten, wurde laut Frachtmanifest und Straßen­genehmigung ein Tiefbettauflieger benötigt."

Why does Tiefbettauflieger matter in logistics?

Tiefbettauflieger 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 Tiefbettauflieger?

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

What category does Tiefbettauflieger belong to?

In this glossary, Tiefbettauflieger 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 semi-trailer with two deck levels (lower rear deck and raised front deck), designed for transporting tall or oversize cargo not permitted on standard flatbeds. Cited in cargo manifests and road permits.

Operational example

A stepdeck trailer was required to move machinery exceeding the legal height for standard trailers, as per the cargo manifest and road permit.

Localized term

Tiefbettauflieger

Localized example

Für den Transport von Maschinen, die die zulässige Höhe überschreiten, wurde laut Frachtmanifest und Straßen­genehmigung ein Tiefbettauflieger benötigt.

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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