# Freight transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight transport is the commercial or private carriage of goods by road, rail, sea, or air from an origin to a destination, governed by a contract of carriage and the applicable legal regime.

Freight transport is the commercial or private carriage of goods by road, rail, sea, or air from an origin to a destination, governed by a contract of carriage and the applicable legal regime. The carrier bears liability for safe and timely delivery; the governing convention depends on the mode – for example, the CMR for international road haulage or the Montreal Convention for air freight. Cross-border shipments routinely combine several modes and may include specialised services such as temperature-controlled logistics, dangerous goods handling, or groupage. Freight transport is distinct from passenger transport and from terminal handling, which involves the physical movement of goods without a carriage obligation.

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

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight transport |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 107 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport |

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