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What is Curtain Truck?

Curtain Truck A commercial road vehicle with flexible, retractable side curtains for rapid side-loading and unloading, used for general cargo and referenced in CMR waybills and loading instructions.

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

How is “Curtain Truck” Used in Practice?

The curtain truck allows fast side-loading of palletized goods, making it suitable for cross-docking as stated on 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 Curtain Truck?

A commercial road vehicle with flexible, retractable side curtains for rapid side-loading and unloading, used for general cargo and referenced in CMR waybills and loading instructions.

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