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Dry Van Shipping

Dry van shipping is for cargo that doesn't need to be temperature-controlled or transported in a flatbed trailer.

Dry Van Shipping

What is dry van shipping? 

Dry van shipping is any shipping done in a trailer that is not a temperature-controlled trailer or a flatbed trailer. 

Dry van trailers can carry pallets or loose cartons, and can be unloaded by a forklift or with the assistance of a liftgate.

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Related Help Articles

Should I Palletize My Cargo? 

Should I Ship by LCL or FCL? 

Related Glossary Terms

Container 

Forklift 

Liftgate

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