# Freight transport

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Freight transport turns trade agreements into physical reality: it covers the organised movement of goods from shipper to consignee via one or more modes – road, rail, sea, air, or intermodal combinations.

Freight transport turns trade agreements into physical reality: it covers the organised movement of goods from shipper to consignee via one or more modes – road, rail, sea, air, or intermodal combinations. In everyday forwarding practice, it encompasses far more than the haul itself; route planning, freight documentation, transshipment, and last-mile delivery are all integral parts of the process. Each mode operates under its own liability regime: CMR for road, CIM Uniform Rules for rail, the Hague-Visby Rules for sea, and the Montreal Convention for air. Traders, manufacturers, and logistics providers depend on reliable freight transport as the operational backbone of international commerce.

**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 | 103 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freight_transport |

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