# Cargo transportation

*Last updated: 2026-06-16*

> Cargo transportation is the physical movement of goods from an origin to a destination by one or more transport modes – road, rail, sea, air, or multimodal combinations.

Cargo transportation is the physical movement of goods from an origin to a destination by one or more transport modes – road, rail, sea, air, or multimodal combinations. It forms the operational core of any supply chain and is carried out by carriers, freight forwarders acting as carriers, or integrated logistics providers. Each mode is governed by its own liability framework: the CMR Convention for road, CIM for rail, the Hague-Visby or Rotterdam Rules for sea, and the Montreal Convention for air. Across all modes, cargo transportation is subject to documentation, customs clearance, dangerous goods, and insurance requirements. It should be distinguished from freight forwarding: the forwarder arranges and organises the movement commercially, while the carrier physically performs it.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Cargo transportation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 119 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-16 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport |

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