Transport Modes

Chariot élévateur latéral

A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

Quick answer: A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

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Quick answer

A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

Why it matters

Chariot élévateur latéral 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 Chariot élévateur latéral?

In this glossary, Chariot élévateur latéral refers to: A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

How is Chariot élévateur latéral used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Le terminal a utilisé un chariot élévateur latéral pour transférer efficacement les conteneurs des wagons vers la zone de stockage pendant les périodes de pointe."

Why does Chariot élévateur latéral matter in logistics?

Chariot élévateur latéral 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 Chariot élévateur latéral?

Chariot élévateur latéral is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Chariot élévateur latéral belong to?

In this glossary, Chariot élévateur latéral 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 specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

Operational example

The terminal deployed a side loader to efficiently transfer containers from railcars to the storage yard during peak operations.

Localized term

Chariot élévateur latéral

Localized example

Le terminal a utilisé un chariot élévateur latéral pour transférer efficacement les conteneurs des wagons vers la zone de stockage pendant les périodes de pointe.

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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