The cargo handling mode is lif on/lift off to and from the holds (and 'tween decks) by way of weather deck (and 'tween deck) hatches. Various features may include:

• additional side loading by way of side elevators for the specific loading of perishable cargoes on pallets
• the alternative carriage of other forms or cargo, including facilities for the carriage of road vehicles (by way of special side elevators or shell doors).