Glossar

Fundamentals and How It Works Consolidation: Small shipments from different customers are bundled into a single means of transport. Deconsolidation: At the destination, the shipments are separated again and delivered to the respective recipients. Transport planning: Optimization of routes and loading units to reduce costs and minimize delivery times. Benefits of Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Logistics Cost […]

Fundamentals and How It Works Intermodal transport is based on the use of standardized loading units, such as containers, swap bodies, or pallets, which can be directly transferred between different modes of transport. Road: Flexible door-to-door delivery. Rail: Cost-efficient and environmentally friendly for long distances. Sea: Suitable for large volumes in international trade. Air: Fast […]

Fundamentals and How It Works RoLa transports combine road and rail. Trucks are loaded onto flatcars or specialized wagons and transported over long distances by train. The advantages arise from: Reduction of travel time and traffic congestion: Trucks are transported faster and more safely over long distances by rail. Protection of the vehicle and cargo: […]