Transportation

Chassis

A wheeled frame used to carry shipping containers over land.

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Updated 2025-10-01

Definition

A chassis is a trailer-like frame equipped with wheels to transport containers from ports, rail yards, or warehouses by road.

Overview

Overview

Chassis are essential for intermodal transportation, allowing containers to move efficiently between ships, trains, and trucks.

Types

  • Standard chassis
  • Extendable chassis
  • Specialized chassis for oversized containers

Example

A container is lifted off a ship and placed onto a chassis to be delivered to a nearby warehouse.

Benefits

  • Simplifies container transport
  • Supports intermodal logistics
  • Reduces handling time

Tags

#Chassis#Container#Transportation#Intermodal

Related Terms

Container Freight Station (CFS)
Intermodal Transportation
Drayage