Transport Modes

Camion à rideaux coulissants

A truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.

Quick answer: A truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.

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Quick answer

A truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.

Why it matters

Camion à rideaux coulissants 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

What is Camion à rideaux coulissants?

In this glossary, Camion à rideaux coulissants refers to: A truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.

How is Camion à rideaux coulissants used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le camion à rideaux coulissants a été chargé latéralement avec des palettes pour accélérer le déchargement sur plusieurs sites, comme indiqué dans la CMR."

Why does Camion à rideaux coulissants matter in logistics?

Camion à rideaux coulissants 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 Camion à rideaux coulissants?

Camion à rideaux coulissants is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Camion à rideaux coulissants belong to?

In this glossary, Camion à rideaux coulissants 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 truck or trailer with flexible curtain sides that can be drawn back for side loading/unloading of palletized goods, referenced in European road transport and CMR documents.

Operational example

The curtainsider truck was loaded from the side with palletized goods to speed up unloading at multiple delivery points as stated in the CMR waybill.

Localized term

Camion à rideaux coulissants

Localized example

Le camion à rideaux coulissants a été chargé latéralement avec des palettes pour accélérer le déchargement sur plusieurs sites, comme indiqué dans la CMR.

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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