{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Straddle Carrier","description":"When an ocean container is discharged at the quayside, a straddle carrier typically takes over for onward movement across the terminal yard. The self-propelled vehicle straddles the container between its four vertical legs, lifts it clear of the ground, and deposits it at the target stack – without any crane involvement. Depending on the model, straddle carriers can stack two to four containers high and travel at speeds considerably faster than conventional forklifts. Compared to automated guide","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/straddle-carrier","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-22T14:23:52.288451","citation":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straddle_carrier","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/straddle-carrier","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Straddle Carrier · When an ocean container is discharged at the quayside, a straddle carrier typically takes over for onward movement across the terminal yard. · Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straddle_carrier"}