General Cargo
Also referred to as semi-bulk, it includes all goods with loads that require special housing. These goods are generally packed, or at least contained (tied together or arranged in a specific order). It also includes so-called parcels, pallets, big cartons, rolls or barrels. As the load cannot normally be carried out with pumps or fully automated systems cranes operated by hold and quay personnel are required, which is obviously more costly than bulk transport.
General order warehouse
Bonded warehouse where the goods, if not claimed within five days, are returned at the owner’s expense.
General warehouses
These allow the exchange of goods and also offer storage, deposit, safe-keeping, warranty and commercial credit support functions.
Goods Received Note
Document prepared in-house, on paper or on a video terminal, which is used to help the warehouse staff check the goods. It also testifies the quality and quantity of the goods which were actually delivered by the supplier have been processed into the warehouse.
Grippers
Arms with hydraulic drive mounted on a spreader and suitable for lifting intermodal transport units for combined road-rail transport. They are equipped with a special grip for the clamps.
Groupage
Logistics operation that allows goods that come from different sources/carriers to be combined in a single transport. Various types of goods transported on behalf of several customers with a single vehicle.
