Costs depend on the route, distance, weight, volume, type of goods, loading and unloading points, desired transit time, vehicle type and additional services such as customs clearance or special equipment.

For a fast and accurate quote, we need pickup and delivery addresses, goods description, dimensions, weight, number of packages or pallets, desired delivery date and any details about dangerous goods, temperature control or special loading requirements.

Groupage transport is used for individual packages, pallets or smaller shipments that do not fill an entire truck. It is a flexible and cost-effective solution for regular shipments.

A full truckload is useful when a larger quantity of goods needs to be transported directly from one sender to one recipient. It is efficient when fast, safe and direct delivery is required.

Local transport usually covers regional short-distance routes, often within one day. Long-distance transport involves longer national or international routes and requires more detailed planning.

Yes. ECOMAS organizes international transport within Europe and beyond. Depending on the destination, goods and transit time, suitable routes and partners are coordinated.

Third-country transport refers to shipments to or from countries outside the European Union. These processes often require careful planning of customs documents, import rules and country-specific requirements.

ECOMAS supports the preparation and coordination of customs-related documents. For a smooth process, commercial invoice, packing list, goods description and customs tariff information should be prepared correctly.

Incoterms define between buyer and seller who bears transport costs, risks, insurance and certain obligations. Choosing the right terms is especially important for international deliveries.

Commonly required documents include commercial invoice, packing list, delivery note, waybill, customs documents and, depending on the goods, certificates of origin, dangerous goods documents or import permits.

Dangerous goods must be correctly classified, packed, labeled and documented. UN number, hazard class, packing group, safety data sheet and compliance with ADR rules are essential.

Yes, international dangerous goods transport is possible. However, the goods, route, transport mode and legal requirements in the departure, transit and destination countries must be checked carefully.

Courier or express delivery is suitable for time-critical shipments, production downtime, spare parts, important documents or goods that must be delivered directly without transshipment.

A special trip is an individually planned direct transport for a specific shipment. It is used when standard transit times are not sufficient or the cargo has special requirements.

Freight brokerage organizes the right transport solution for a shipment. It saves time, increases flexibility and helps coordinate price, transit time, vehicle type and route more effectively.

Yes. Air freight is suitable for urgent, valuable or time-sensitive shipments. ECOMAS supports the selection of suitable transit times and coordination of the necessary documents.

Sea freight is suitable for larger quantities, container shipments and goods with plannable transit times. It is often economical, but requires early planning.

Transport liability depends on legal regulations and the agreed transport conditions. For valuable or sensitive goods, additional transport insurance may be advisable.

Goods should be securely packed, clearly labeled and fully documented. Pallets should be stable, package dimensions and weights should be indicated, and special transport conditions should be communicated in advance.