Kuormat
Kuormat is a term used in Estonian logistics to denote the cargo or payload carried by a vehicle, vessel, or container in a single shipment. In everyday practice, kuormat encompasses the physical goods, their weight, volume, and any hazardous classifications that affect handling and transport. The concept distinguishes the cargo from the transporting unit itself (such as the truck, wagon, or container) and from the contractual terms of carriage.
Derived from the Estonian word kuorm meaning load or burden, kuormat forms a quantitative notion of the
Practically, kuormat is central to planning, packing, and documentation. It informs weight distribution, axle load calculations,
Related terms include kapasiteet (capacity), tare weight, gross weight, and load factor. The term is most common