# Cargo handling

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A container arrives at the terminal, gets discharged, shipments are sorted by destination, and goods are transferred to the next mode of transport – that is cargo handling in its most direct form.

A container arrives at the terminal, gets discharged, shipments are sorted by destination, and goods are transferred to the next mode of transport – that is cargo handling in its most direct form. The term covers all physical operations at transfer points: loading, unloading, sorting, temporary storage, and handover between transport modes at seaports, rail terminals, airports, or inland logistics hubs. In container shipping, these activities generate Terminal Handling Charges (THC), invoiced separately from ocean freight and varying by port and carrier. Reducing dwell time at handling facilities is one of the most effective levers for cutting overall supply chain costs. Cargo handling is distinct from carriage: it describes the transition between transport legs, not movement along a route.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag_(Logistik)](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag_(Logistik))

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cargo handling |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umschlag_(Logistik) |

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