carable

Carable is an adjective used to describe objects, goods, or infrastructures that are suitable for carriage by a private automobile or small commercial vehicle. The term is a neologism formed from car and the suffix -able, and it has appeared in discussions within logistics, urban planning, and consumer delivery discourse. It refers to properties that make loading, transport, and unloading feasible within the constraints of car-based delivery: compact size, weight within typical vehicle limits, non-hazardous materials, and packaging that fits interior storage spaces.

In logistics, carable items are contrasted with non-carable items such as large furniture or heavy appliances that require trucks or specialized equipment. Carable routing emphasizes curbside or driveway pickup and drop-off, door-to-door service in urban areas, and integration with ride-hailing or gig-delivery platforms. The concept is used to describe practical limits and planning considerations for city-based delivery networks.

Critics note that the term is not standardized and can vary by jurisdiction and company policy; it is more a descriptive guideline than a formal classification. Its value lies in helping planners and service providers assess what can reasonably be transported by car within a given urban context.

Examples: a grocery bag, a laptop, or a small package are generally considered carable; a sofa or a refrigerator is typically not, without disassembly or special arrangements.

See also: last-mile delivery, urban logistics, parcel locker, vehicle capacity.