Incoterms 2020

Contrat de Manutention

A formal agreement between a shipping company or terminal operator and a stevedoring firm for the loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at a port.

Quick answer: A formal agreement between a shipping company or terminal operator and a stevedoring firm for the loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at a port.

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Quick answer

A formal agreement between a shipping company or terminal operator and a stevedoring firm for the loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at a port.

Why it matters

Contrat de Manutention matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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 Contrat de Manutention?

In this glossary, Contrat de Manutention refers to: A formal agreement between a shipping company or terminal operator and a stevedoring firm for the loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at a port.

How is Contrat de Manutention used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "La compagnie maritime a signé un contrat de manutention avec un opérateur local pour la gestion de tous les conteneurs."

Why does Contrat de Manutention matter in logistics?

Contrat de Manutention matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 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 Contrat de Manutention?

Contrat de Manutention is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Contrat de Manutention belong to?

In this glossary, Contrat de Manutention is grouped under Incoterms 2020. 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 formal agreement between a shipping company or terminal operator and a stevedoring firm for the loading, unloading, and handling of cargo at a port.

Operational example

The shipping line signed a stevedoring contract with a local operator for the handling of all containerized cargo.

Localized term

Contrat de Manutention

Localized example

La compagnie maritime a signé un contrat de manutention avec un opérateur local pour la gestion de tous les conteneurs.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

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

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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