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What is Flatbed Truck?

Flatbed Truck A commercial vehicle with a flat, open cargo bed, used for transporting oversized or non-containerized goods; referenced in waybills, CMR consignment notes, and cargo manifests for breakbulk or project cargo.

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

How is “Flatbed Truck” Used in Practice?

A flatbed truck was contracted to move steel beams for a construction project, as documented in the CMR waybill.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Flatbed Truck?

A commercial vehicle with a flat, open cargo bed, used for transporting oversized or non-containerized goods; referenced in waybills, CMR consignment notes, and cargo manifests for breakbulk or project cargo.

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