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Lift on, lift off (LOLO)

Term · Logistics and supply chain · MLC-T-LOG-000160

A method of cargo handling where goods are loaded onto and unloaded from a vessel or vehicle using a crane or other lifting equipment. This technique is distinct from roll-on, roll-off (RoRo), which involves driving cargo onto and off the transport unit. LOLO operations are common for containers, heavy machinery, and oversized items that cannot be driven.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LOG-000160
FieldLogistics and supply chain
AbbreviationLOLO
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LOG-000160",
  "term": "Lift on, lift off (LOLO)",
  "field": "Logistics and supply chain",
  "definition": "A method of cargo handling where goods are loaded onto and unloaded from a vessel or vehicle using a crane or other lifting equipment. This technique is distinct from roll-on, roll-off (RoRo), which involves driving cargo onto and off the transport unit. LOLO operations are common for containers, heavy machinery, and oversized items that cannot be driven.",
  "abbreviation": "LOLO",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/logistics/lift-on-lift-off-lolo/"
}

Record 172 of 256 in Logistics and supply chain terminology (MLC-0105). Request the full dataset.