ROAD SPEDITION
ADVANTAGES OF ROAD TRANSPORT
Transport drogowy to najczęściej wybierany wariant dostawy. Dostawa od drzwi do drzwi oraz czas dostawy, różnorodność rodzajów naczep są niewątpliwymi zaletami samochodów.
WHEN TO CHOOSE LTL/GROUPAGE TRANSPORT?
Groupage road transport (LTL) allows the delivery of small batches of goods. Even dangerous goods (ADR) or goods which require transport under controlled temperature, e.g. food products can be transported in a groupage shipment. Groupage trucks leave consolidation warehouses in Poland, Lithuania and the Czech Republic several times a week, which allows matching delivery dates to the needs of Clients.
Groupage transport to the European part of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine has short transit time.
Transit time is longer for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Tajikistan, Moldova and Turkmenistan, as the turnover of goods with these countries is smaller. Still, with small orders, during the lack of season or at the beginning of cooperation with a counterparty, it is worth taking advantage of the opportunities offered by groupage transport.
HOW TO CHOOSE ROAD FREIGHT FORWARDER?
When choosing a transport or forwarding company, it is worth paying attention to experience in transportation a similar group of goods to the country of destination, due to knowledge of regulations regarding the transport of e.g. dangerous, phytosanitary, veterinary, embargo goods, etc.
A well-chosen subcontractor will advise on route selection, documentation, support and help in solving difficult situations.
WHAT WILL BRING ADDITIONAL PEACE OF MIND?
Additional peace is ensured by Cargo insurance throughout the entire shipment route. The institutional clause A has the widest scope, in addition to transport risk, it also includes the risk of storage.
Receiving information on the status of delivery allows to be up to date and prepare for unloading and import clearance.
CHOOSING THE PLACE OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
When exporting / importing goods to / from third countries, the question about the customs clearance appears.
For example, customs clearance can be done anywhere in the European Union, however we advise to do it in the country of residence of the exporter, so that there will be no difficulties with proving the export of the goods later.
The agency will help in obtaining the EORI exporter number, register the company in the PDR system, issue a customs declaration (EX1, T1), certificates of origin, help in the selection of customs codes.
WHAT TYPES OF SEMI-TRAILERS ARE USED MOST FREQUENTLY??
– Curtain side / Tilt trailer
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.45 m, h. 2.75 m;
Space capacity*: 90 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up 24 tons gross weight, 33 pallets;
Loading methods: side, top, back.
Description: The curtain side semi-trailer is designed to transport most of the neutral cargoes. Easy loading thanks to sliding side curtains, sliding roof and opening rear doors.
Tilt trailer in addition has rigid side boards several dozen centimeters high for better securing of loads laid loose on the floor.
– Mega
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.45 m, h. 3.00 m;
Space capacity*: 100 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up 24 tons gross weight, 33 pallets;
Loading methods: side, top, back.
Description: Curtain side semi-trailer with increased height to 3.00m, enabling the transport of loads of bigger volume and height.
– Coilmulde
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.45 m, h. 2.75 m;
Space capacity*: 90 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up to 24 tons gross weight, 33 pallets;
Loading methods: side, top, back.
Description: Curtain side semi-trailer equipped with a kind of basin – a special notch with a depth of about 30 cm and a length of 8-9 m built into the floor. This type of semi-trailer is used to transport heavy drums, cylindrical tanks or large metal rollers.
This construction of the floor allows a very stable location of the load.
– Isothermal (box)
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.45 m, h. 2.70 m;
Space capacity*: 90 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up to 24 tons gross weight, 33 pallets;
Loading methods: back.
Description: Hard-sided semi-trailer with rigid walls and roof. It is most often used for the transport of high value cargo.
– Frigo
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.45 m, h. 2.65 m;
Space capacity*: 88 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up to 22 tons gross weight, 33 pallets;
Loading methods: back.
Description: Hard-sided semi-trailer equipped with a refrigeration unit, which allows maintaining the temperature of the goods in the range from -25oC to + 25oC. It is most often used to transport loads that require specific temperature conditions, e.g. frozen meat, fresh fruit, chocolate, medicines.
– Jumbo 110-120 m3
Dimensions*: l. 15.4 m (7.7 m + 7.7 m), w. 2.45 m, h. 3.00 m;
Space capacity*: 110-118 m3;
Truck load capacity*: up to 24 tons gross weight, 38 pallets;
Loading methods: side, top, back.
Description: Jumbo consists of two tarpaulin parts: a truck-integrated loading space and a trailer. Increased dimensions allow the transport of loads with large volumes (polystyrene, mineral wool, furniture, large household appliances).
– Flatbed
Dimensions*: l. 13.6 m, w. 2.55 m, h. 1.04 m;
Loading methods: side, top, back.
Description: semi-trailer without any body usually intended for the transport of oversized loads.
– Container chassis (A tractor with a frame adapted to transport sea containers 20-45ft.)
* Dimensions, volume and load capacity of individual trailers may vary depending on the manufacturer.