A Goods elevator is an elevator designed to carry heavy freights and goods at a quick pace, rather than passengers. (Passengers often accompany the freight, however) Goods elevators are typically larger and capable of carrying heavier loads than a passenger elevator, generally from 5,000 to 10,000 lb (2,300 to 4,500 kg). Goods Elevators may have manually operated doors, and often have rugged interior finishes to prevent damage while loading and unloading. As compared to hydraulic elevators electric elevators are more energy efficient for freight lifting.

These simple, flexible, durable, cost-effective and smooth riding Goods Elevators help solve the complex transportation requirements. Unlike passenger lifts, these Goods lifts operate at considerably reduced speeds. Recommended speeds range from 15 to 25 meters per minute(50 to 80 ft. per minute).

Goods elevators are used extensively in places where bulk commodities/goods needed to transport vertically like factories, shopping centers and storage facilities for the movement of goods between floors. When planning freight elevator for a building, careful consideration needs to be given to the type of loading performed.