A vehicle compartment (10) defining a cavity, the vehicle compartment comprising a platform (20) arranged in the cavity, the cavity having an opening (12) for loading or unloading a load (22) onto/from the platform (20), wherein the platform (20) is movable within the cavity between a first level, which is recessed with respect to the opening (12), and a second level closer to an edge (14) of the opening (12).