Transportation modes include land (road, rail, pipelines), water (shipping), and air. Most modes combine passenger and freight transportation capabilities. Each mode has technical, operational, and commercial characteristics
Founded in 1872 by Gottfried Schenker in Austria. Operates over 720 branches in 36 European countries. Present in nearly 140 countries through 2100 sites worldwide. Acquired by Deutsche Bahn in 2002
Piggyback transportation involves carrying one unit on the back of another. Term likely derived from "pickaback," possibly from "pick pack"
BTG+ was established in 2023 as a separate group from BTG Group. Founded in 2010 as Russian division of BTG International Spedition. Headquartered in Moscow City Business Center - Federation Vostok Tower
Freight refers to goods transported by land, water or air. Cargo specifically refers to freight transported via water or air. Cold-chain cargo includes perishable items always in transit
Dangerous goods pose risks to health, safety, property or environment during transport. Hazardous materials include radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive substances. UN numbers and proper shipping names indicate hazard classification. Materials divided into nine classes based on chemical characteristics