The services of transport companies are in great demand, because cargo transportation is an important component of production, construction, business, and trade. In different companies, the prices for these services in the same areas can vary significantly. It is important to know what the cost of freight transportation depends on, so that the desire to save money does not turn into even greater costs later.
Key Factors Influencing Pricing
The total cost of cargo transportation depends on several factors:
- mode of transport;
- selected route and range;
- type of cargo, weight, dimensions;
- special conditions for the preservation of cargo;
- permit documents;
- need for additional services.
There are other factors that can affect the cost. It is very difficult to calculate it on your own, so it is better to contact the company manager, who will take into account all the conditions.
Mode of transport
An important place in pricing is occupied by the mode of transport. Thus, rail transportation of goods is cheaper than road transportation and is widely used for raw materials and standard goods. Transportation by cars is widely demanded, and the price for it depends on the capacity of the body, load capacity. If the consignment, its weight, volume are large, a car with a larger capacity will be required, and the price of the service will increase accordingly.
The cost of transportation by road is affected by the cost of maintenance and repair of vehicles. The carrier company always keeps its fleet in good condition, conducts regular inspection, replacement of parts, consumables.
Route
The price of the cargo transportation service depends on the route and distance. It takes into account the distance, the type of message, the condition of the road surface, the number of intermediate stops. The cost of international transportation is always more expensive than within the country. The price will also be higher if you need to pass through special zones where permission is required to enter.
Type of cargo
One of the main criteria in pricing is the type of cargo. They are divided into several categories:
- regular;
- oversized;
- perishable;
- liquid;
- prefabricated;
- dangerous.
Each type must be transported by suitable transport in compliance with certain safety rules. Thus, the transportation of building materials, high-precision equipment or food requires different conditions. For example, for the delivery of grain, sand, stone over long distances, railway transportation is used, and perishable products must be transported in refrigerated vehicles. Delivery of standard goods will cost less than moving cargo that requires special conditions of transportation and storage. For the transportation of oversized cargo, more conditions are observed.
Special conditions and permits
Delivery of some goods is associated with special conditions. This applies to perishable products, medicines, fragile goods. During such cargo transportation it is necessary to observe a certain temperature regime or other conditions. For oversized cargo, additional permits are needed from the relevant authorities, and this is a waste of time.
Additional services
The cost of freight will increase if additional services are needed. These are loading and unloading, packing of goods, additional securing of cargo. Sealing, cargo insurance, forwarding, re-routing, cargo protection may be required.
The final price consists of several criteria that affect the rate and the transportation process. Many aspects increase the final cost of the service, but at the same time ensure its quality, as a serious transport company will deliver the goods on time and in perfect condition.
To calculate the cost of transportation, contact the Kronex Company and we will promptly provide you with all the necessary information!
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