Road freight Europe

Auto delivery is a cost-effective option for transporting goods over short or long distances by land. With European automotive freight transport, goods can be swiftly delivered to any country. DiFFreight company offers comprehensive auto delivery services and ensures the safety of cargoes.

Types and Features of International Road Freight Transportation

International road freight transport is classified as follows:

• By the nature and purpose of the goods. Road freight transport by eurotrucks is divided into agricultural, postal, household, commercial, municipal, industrial, and construction transport.
• By the volume of cargo. There are small-scale and bulk transports, where homogeneous small batches are transported. There are also consolidated cargo transports, where multiple batches from different senders and small loads are placed in the same vehicle
• By delivery method. There are three types of freight transport: terminal, direct, and mixed. In terminal freight transport, the goods arrive at a system of warehouses and are then loaded onto another vehicle. Direct transport involves only one vehicle. Mixed transport includes both delivery methods.
• By frequency of transportation. Deliveries can be seasonal, permanent, or temporary.

When transporting cargo by road across Europe, the legislative requirements of other countries, the presence or absence of toll roads, the characteristics of the cargo, and the methods of securing it are taken into account.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Freight Delivery

Main advantages of road freight transportation:

• cost: prices for transportation by car are several times lower than for other delivery methods;
• versatility: almost anything can be transported, with the vehicle lineup including compact cars and trucks, all equipped to handle any type of cargo;
• mobility: goods can be delivered directly to the recipient's door;
• timelines: delivery is relatively fast, as trucks depart several times a day;
• safety: goods are well-packaged and properly secured in the vehicle's body, minimizing the risk of damage or loss;
• control: all vehicles are equipped with GPS, making it easy to track the location of the truck and the cargo.

Highlighted disadvantages include:

• limited load capacity:the road train can carry a maximum of 23.5 tons;
• hugh delivery cost: shipping becomes expensive for long-distance transportation;
• high accident rate: potential loss or damage of cargo due to road accidents or adverse conditions (ice, rain, snow).

DiFFreight Company offers road freight transportation services across Europe, guarantees the safety of goods, and assists with the necessary documentation. Our managers constantly inform clients about the status and location of their cargo until the journey's end and the handover at the warehouse or personally.