Frequently Asked Questions about Transport and Logistics
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about types of transport, requests for quotations, general cargo, truck transport, third country transport, dangerous goods and express journeys.
ECOMAS Logistik supports companies with dangerous goods transport, general cargo transport, truck transport, local and long-distance transport, third country transport, freight brokerage, national and international transport as well as courier, express and special trips.
For an offer we need the collection address, delivery address, description of the goods, dimensions, weight, number of packages, desired dates and information on special requirements.
The costs depend, among other things, on the route, weight, volume, type of goods, loading and unloading location, desired transit time, vehicle type and possible additional services.
When transporting general cargo, individual packages, pallets or smaller shipments are transported that do not fill an entire truck. This solution is particularly suitable for smaller or regular shipments of goods.
A complete transport makes sense if a larger quantity of goods is to be transported directly from a sender to a recipient or if a particularly fast, safe and predictable delivery is required.
Local transport includes regional transport over short distances, often within a day. Long-distance transport involves longer national or international routes with greater route planning.
Yes, ECOMAS coordinates international transport within Europe and, depending on the order, beyond. Transport route, transit time, documents and special requirements are checked to suit the shipment.
Third country transports are transports to or from countries outside the European Union. Customs documents, import regulations and country-specific requirements often have to be taken into account.
Commercial invoices, packing lists, delivery notes, consignment notes, customs documents and, depending on the goods, other evidence such as origin information, dangerous goods documents or import permits are often required.
Dangerous goods must be correctly classified, packaged, labeled and documented. What is important is the UN number, dangerous goods class, packaging group, safety data sheet and compliance with the applicable transport regulations.
Yes, international transport of dangerous goods is possible, but requires a precise examination of the goods, the route, the mode of transport and the legal requirements in the country of departure, transit and destination.
A courier or express trip is worthwhile for time-critical shipments, production stoppages, spare parts, important documents or goods that need to be delivered directly without reloading.
A special trip is an individually planned direct transport for a specific shipment. It is used when standard runtimes are not sufficient or there are special requirements.
When it comes to freight brokerage, a suitable transport solution is coordinated for a shipment. This saves time, increases flexibility and makes it easier to coordinate price, running time and capacity.
The goods should be packaged safely for transport, clearly labeled and fully documented. Pallets must be stable, packages should have dimensions and weight, and any special information must be communicated in advance.
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