Transport Modes

Viga de espalhamento

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

Viga de espalhamento 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 Viga de espalhamento?

In this glossary, Viga de espalhamento 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 Viga de espalhamento used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "O transformador pesado foi içado com uma viga de espalhamento para evitar sobrecarga das cintas e ganchos, conforme o plano de içamento."

Why does Viga de espalhamento matter in logistics?

Viga de espalhamento 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 Viga de espalhamento?

Viga de espalhamento is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Viga de espalhamento belong to?

In this glossary, Viga de espalhamento 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

Viga de espalhamento

Localized example

O transformador pesado foi içado com uma viga de espalhamento para evitar sobrecarga das cintas e ganchos, conforme o plano de içamento.

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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