Goods
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002608
Merchandise, supplies, or raw materials that are transported from one location to another as cargo. In logistics, goods are classified based on their physical characteristics, handling requirements, and value, such as perishable, hazardous, or high-value items. This classification determines the mode of transport, packaging standards, and insurance needed, with hazardous materials being regulated under specific codes like the UN's Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002608 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Transport and logistics |
| See also | Goods van; Greige goods |
| Translations | German: Güter; Spanish: mercancías; French: marchandises |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002608",
"term": "Goods",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Merchandise, supplies, or raw materials that are transported from one location to another as cargo. In logistics, goods are classified based on their physical characteristics, handling requirements, and value, such as perishable, hazardous, or high-value items. This classification determines the mode of transport, packaging standards, and insurance needed, with hazardous materials being regulated under specific codes like the UN's Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.",
"subject": "Transport and logistics",
"see_also": [
"goods van",
"greige goods"
],
"translations": {
"de": "Güter",
"es": "mercancías",
"fr": "marchandises"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/goods/"
}
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