Two-person handling
Two-person handling uses two people for carrying and handover. Learn the use cases, service-time model and site checklist.
Editorial and specialist review: Max Valjan · Last updated: August 18, 2026
Delivery & transport operations
Two-person handling uses two people jointly for carrying, securing and handing over a shipment. It applies to heavy, bulky, sensitive or service-intensive items.
Service-time model
Beyond driving, the stop includes parking, building access, carrying, stairs, unpacking and confirmation. Example: 8 minutes for parking and access, 12 for carrying, 10 for positioning and 5 for evidence gives 35 minutes of service time.
Site checklist
Before the route, confirm floor, lift, door widths, stairs, walking distance, aids and final position. For bulky goods, the narrowest passage often matters more than vehicle capacity.
The service must be clear in the transport order. Workplace-safety duties and risk assessment remain essential; two people alone do not make an unsafe task safe. Maxmove can keep the team, service time and handover requirements visible with the order and attach the final proof of delivery.
35 minutes for handover and positioning
The stop consists of more than carrying time.
Access
8 minutes
parking and building route
Handling
12 + 10 minutes
carrying and positioning
Completion
5 minutes
inspection and evidence
Original Maxmove model; risk assessment and operating rules remain decisive.