通过运输设备的长边从地面或通过坡道装卸货物。处理可以是手动，机械或自动的。如果在地面上进行侧面搬运并使用了带轮支撑的叉车，则必须注意运输设备可以在下面被驱动。侧面装卸可以与后装卸相结合，例如在码头坡道上。

Loading and unloading via the long side of transporting devices from the ground or via ramps. Handling can be manual, mechanical, or automatic. If side handling is executed from the ground and wheel-supported lift truck are used, it must be observed that the transporting devices can be driven under. Side handling can be combined with rear handling, e.g. at a dock ramp.