Swap Body:

Swap Body:

What does this term stand for?

A Swap Body is a modular cargo container designed to be transferred between vehicles, such as trucks or trailers, without unloading the contents. It is commonly used in intermodal transport and regional distribution to speed up loading/unloading, reduce downtime, and improve fleet utilization. Swap bodies allow standard handling, maintain cargo security during transit, and facilitate seamless transfer between different transport modes or vehicles.

 Characteristics:

  • Modular freight container
  • Intermodal and vehicle transfer
  • Enables quick loading/unloading
  • Maintains cargo security
  • Improves fleet utilization

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