Transport lexicon
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Goods
Designates trade goods, i.e. an item (commodity, product, material good), which can only be obtained through purchase or exchange and serves to satisfy the needs of humankind.
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Goods transport
Goods transport is understood as the carriage of cargo or goods of all types with means of transport such as truck, car, train, ship or aircraft. Local and long-distance traffic are distinguished. Local traffic is understood as the transport of goods
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Groupage transport
Groupage goods do not require any special means of transport. However, usually ISO containers are used. When transporting groupage goods, the load has to be secured. There are no rules as to how to secure the groupage goods.