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What is Side Loader?

Side Loader A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

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

How is “Side Loader” Used in Practice?

The terminal deployed a side loader to efficiently transfer containers from railcars to the storage yard during peak operations.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Side Loader?

A specialized industrial truck or container handling vehicle designed to load and unload cargo from the side, commonly used in ports, terminals, and warehouses for handling containers or long, bulky items.

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