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Unloading process procedure

A truck arrives at the dock: a sequence unfolds.

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Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loading_and_unloading

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A truck arrives at the dock: a sequence unfolds. Drivers hand over documents (CMR waybill, delivery note, hazmat labels if required); staff inspect external condition; the vehicle is positioned and secured; doors or tailgate are opened; goods are offloaded using appropriate equipment (forklift, hand truck, crane depending on weight and form); each piece is checked and logged. Storage or handover to the next leg follows – all while observing occupational safety, customs requirements (on import), and the consignee's quality standards.

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