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Transporthilfsmittel

English translation: transport securing devices


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German term or phrase:Transporthilfsmittel
English translation:transport securing devices
Entered by: Kim Metzger
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01:01 Mar 17, 2004
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Tech/Engineering - Transport / Transportation / Shipping
German term or phrase: Transporthilfsmittel
Beim Be- und Entladen sowie Transport ist die mit Kunststoffkisten beladene Rollplatte entsprechend den Vorschriften des verwendeten *Transporthilfsmittels* zu sichern.
Trudy Peters
Local time: 04:57
securing devices
Explanation:
I can't find a direct translation, but I think this is the idea.

1.1.8 securing: main categories of goods needing securing, clamping and securing techniques, use of securing straps, checking of securing devices, use of handling equipment, placing and removal of tarpaulins (categories C1, C1+E, C, C+E only)

http://www.dsa.gov.uk/dsa/consult/trng-lgv-pcv-drivers/annex...
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Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 03:57
Grading comment
Yes, Kim, that's what I ended up using. I think they were talking about straps and such.
Thanks to everybody for your help.

Trudy
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Summary of answers provided
4Packaging and other transport aidsDavid Moore
3mode of transportation
Neil Gouw
3transport meansEdithK
3shipping method
adria mooney
3securing devices
Kim Metzger


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
securing devices


Explanation:
I can't find a direct translation, but I think this is the idea.

1.1.8 securing: main categories of goods needing securing, clamping and securing techniques, use of securing straps, checking of securing devices, use of handling equipment, placing and removal of tarpaulins (categories C1, C1+E, C, C+E only)

http://www.dsa.gov.uk/dsa/consult/trng-lgv-pcv-drivers/annex...


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 03:57
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 511
Grading comment
Yes, Kim, that's what I ended up using. I think they were talking about straps and such.
Thanks to everybody for your help.

Trudy
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
shipping method


Explanation:
Based on your context, this makes the most sense to me. I could also be an actual "device" or "tool" used for shipping, but I cannot tell this from the context. Good luck!

adria mooney
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transport means


Explanation:
would encompass both ideas, is neutral, and there are many hits on google

EdithK
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Packaging and other transport aids


Explanation:
If you page up "Transportmittel" in google, you'll find there is a wide range of definitions from simple packaging to pallets and other aids to moving. It might be better to use this "grapeshot" approach, unless you know exactly what is meant.

David Moore
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mode of transportation


Explanation:
just a guess

Neil Gouw
Netherlands
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