A transport service differs from bare conveyance in that it is a contractually defined package: the carrier or freight forwarder assumes responsibility for pickup, movement, possible interim storage, documentation, and final delivery under agreed terms covering cost, schedule, and liability.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Transport_services_statistics_-_freight_and_passengers
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