# Ancillary Transport Equipment

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Ancillary transport equipment covers all accessories that secure, protect, and facilitate the handling of goods in transit—without being the primary means of conveyance.

Ancillary transport equipment covers all accessories that secure, protect, and facilitate the handling of goods in transit—without being the primary means of conveyance. Standard examples include pallets, crates, lashing straps, tarpaulins, load dividers, and edge protectors. This equipment is indispensable for efficient loading, safe stacking, and damage prevention, and is therefore a core element of freight planning. Under customs law it is classified as packaging material; for heavy or high-value cargo, separate declaration in the freight document or customs entry may be required. It should not be confused with loading units such as containers or swap bodies, which are reusable transport units governed by their own distinct rules under both customs and freight law.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_freight_transport#Ancillary_equipment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_freight_transport#Ancillary_equipment)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Ancillary Transport Equipment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 114 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intermodal_freight_transport#Ancillary_equipment |

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