Glossar

Cargo handling refers to the loading, unloading, and transshipment of goods between different modes of transport or storage areas. It is a key process within transportation and intralogistics.

Efficient cargo handling requires transparent material flows and accurate master data. Automated identification, measurement, and weighing systems support rapid cargo registration, reduce manual steps, and increase process reliability at handling points.

Practical example:

In a logistics center, pallets are automatically identified, measured, and weighed during cargo handling before being loaded onto the next mode of transport.

See also: Cargo data, Dimension data capture, DWS, Intralogistics, Master data capture, Material flow, Supply chain management (SCM), Transport management system (TMS)