Part Load Logistics & Part Load Transport Service
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Transporting goods as part loads is the most cost-effective way of shipping smaller consignments between the UK and the EU, Switzerland, and Norway.
If you require quick cargo delivery or collection from a client in the EU, Switzerland, Norway or the UK, you might like to use the part loads transit service from Europe Express. Cargo transported as LTL does not exceed a weight of 1200kg and is packaged on pallets, containers or boxes. This fits into a 3.5-tonne curtain-sider van with a capacity of 20 cubic metres.
What is a part load logistics service?
A part load transport service or part load logistics is a shipping method where multiple consignments from different customers share space in the same vehicle (van or truck). With part load logistics shipping method, customers should only pay for the space they use. Unlike full-load transport, where a single shipment occupies the entire truck, part load services optimize efficiency by consolidating smaller loads into one shipment. A part load transport, often called “Less than a Truck Load” (LTL).
This service is ideal for businesses and individuals who do not require a full truckload but still need a cost-effective and reliable transport solution. Part load logistics reduces transportation costs, minimizes carbon footprint, and ensures timely deliveries by maximizing vehicle capacity. It is a practical choice for shipments that are too large for parcel delivery but not substantial enough to justify exclusive truck use.
The efficiency of part load transport & logistics services
Typically for part-load haulage companies, the aggregation of cargo takes place at logistics hubs. From our experience, we know this is not the safest nor the most cost-effective option. At Europe Express, we aggregate orders by collecting them using our own artificially intelligent ‘milk round’ logistics system. Each consignment is loaded and unloaded only once. This process, in effect, reduces the risk of damages during unloading and reloading. It also removes the need for warehouse staff in the supply chain – and makes the process less costly.
Fast and flexible Transport Service
The part load logistics provided by us are not only safe and inexpensive, but also very fast. Our vans can travel at the maximum speed permitted on the European roads: 70 mph in the UK and 140 km/h in most of the EU. Because of their size, the vans are flexible enough to enter narrow city centres and residential driveways.
On average, a part load shipment originating from the UK and destined for central Europe takes 24 hours to complete, including customs clearance. We provide part load transport services on a door-to-door, warehouse-to-warehouse basis.
