Goods elevators, also known as freight elevators or cargo lifts, are specialized types of vertical transportation systems designed to transport heavy loads and bulky items between different levels within a building. These elevators typically have larger dimensions than passenger elevators and can accommodate various types of goods such as pallets, crates, machinery equipment, furniture pieces and more.

Goods elevators come in different sizes and configurations depending on the specific needs of the facility they serve. They may be hydraulic or traction-driven with varying lifting capacities ranging from 500 kg up to several tons. Some models feature loading docks that allow for easy access by trucks or other vehicles while others are equipped with special safety features like interlocks that prevent unauthorized entry into the elevator shaft.

In addition to their practicality in industrial settings such as warehouses, factories and distribution centers; goods elevators can also be found in commercial buildings like shopping malls where they facilitate efficient movement of merchandise between floors without disrupting customer traffic flow.