Road Freight Forwarding
Description
This is one of the most common modes of transport for goods worldwide because it’s efficient, effective and considerably less expensive that air freight.Because of the varying nature of transported goods and cargo, there are different types of road transport used by logistics companies around the world. This is also based on the degree of development and local infrastructure, as well as the distance that the goods are required to travel by road. The weight and volume of an individual shipment also play an important role when deciding on a type of vehicle.
Safety Transportation
Full Container Load
Diplomatic Carrier Cargo Ocean DirectFor short distances and light, small shipments a van or pickup truck will suffice, whereas large shipments (even if less than a truckload) are transported by a truck. This is often in the form of a third-party logistics (3PL) solution that allows for more cost-effective pricing and improved supply chain management..
- Consignee direct delivery
- Suitable for all kinds of commodities
- Tailored alternatives available
Less than Container
Diplomatic Carrier Cargo Ocean DirectFor short distances and light, small shipments a van or pickup truck will suffice, whereas large shipments (even if less than a truckload) are transported by a truck. This is often in the form of a third-party logistics (3PL) solution that allows for more cost-effective pricing and improved supply chain management.
- Consignee direct delivery
- Suitable for all kinds of commodities
- Tailored alternatives available
Benefits of Service
The benefits of using a freight forwarder are well known by those who have done it before. Specialists in the industry have the experience and knowledge needed to understand every single step in the procedure – from ‘dock to door’. This includes standardisation and harmonisation of road traffic conventions, regulations and vehicle technologies, such as:
The adoption of compatible traffic management systems, especially relating to vehicle roadworthiness, vehicle and driver licensing, gross vehicle and axle mass limits, and maximum vehicle dimensions;
Availability of emergency and communication operations and systems; and
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