Transport Modes

Траверса

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

Траверса 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 Траверса?

In this glossary, Траверса 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 Траверса used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Тяжелый трансформатор был поднят с помощью траверсы, чтобы избежать перегрузки строп и крюков согласно плану подъема."

Why does Траверса matter in logistics?

Траверса 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 Траверса?

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

What category does Траверса belong to?

In this glossary, Траверса 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

Траверса

Localized example

Тяжелый трансформатор был поднят с помощью траверсы, чтобы избежать перегрузки строп и крюков согласно плану подъема.

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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