Transport lexicon
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BAG
Is the Federal Office for Goods Transport. Among other things it is responsible for road traffic law and security, toll fees, driving crew as well as market observation. Find further information at www.bag.bund.de.
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Batch consignments
This is when several forwarders will collect and bundle their cargo items with the same carrier who forwards the cargo to the same recipients.
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Bulky goods
Refers to high-volume or large consignments or goods which cannot be stacked but are ‘cumbersome’.
