Anyone wishing to have goods transported to their destination by a transport company should always be aware of the costs or freight charges for this service in advance. The freight costs or However, the transport costs of a haulage company always depend on various individual factorsso it is not always easy to get an overview of the prices. Whether it's the type and security of the goods, the freight weight or the mode of transport. There are many possibilities and very different prices that a freight forwarder charges as freight costs or transport costs. We will now explain to you exactly how these are calculated and which factors play an important role in freight costs.
The mode of transport in relation to transport costs
There are, of course, several ways of transporting goods. Which means of transport is most suitable for you varies greatly and should always be determined individually. There is sea freight, air freight, container trains and, of course, typical transport by lorry. Here, it is not only the destination and country that matter, but also the urgency, i.e. when the freight needs to reach the recipient. Some goods have to arrive at their destination within a very short time, which also means that many options are out of the question. Fast goods that need to arrive at their destination within a few days should therefore be transported by plane, for example. However, the freight price for transporting freight by plane is considerably more expensive than by container or ship.
The freight itself in relation to the freight price
The goods to be transported must also be taken into account when calculating the costs. For example, there are always goods that have to be transported fulfil certain safety regulations must. Furthermore, it always depends on how heavy the goods are. For example, some transport options are out of the question for goods that are too heavy. There are also freight rates or individual piece goods that need to be shipped.
If you want to save money when transporting goods, the best option is to transport them by ship. However, air freight is the best option when speed is of the essence, but it is also the most expensive.
Prices for transport are also calculated via pallet prices or by weight. As a professional freight forwarder, we calculate all prices individually.
Additional services for the organisation of prices
Dörrenhaus also offers the option of booking additional services. We are therefore also happy to take care of the Customs clearance On-site and onward transport of the goods from the destination airport, the destination railway station or the destination port is of course no problem. Here, too, we make sure that the goods arrive at the desired destination. If the goods need to be split into several deliveries, this is also part of our service. We can calculate all services separately so that you receive a list of individual prices for each step and thus have an optimal overview.
Which transport is the cheapest?
At Dörrenhaus, we work with different transport options. Many of our customers always ask which transport option is the most favourable over long distances. They can choose between air freight, sea freight or transport by container train.
We explain the differences using the example of China - Germany
Air freight is about twice as expensive as the container train. However, it should always be borne in mind that air freight is completed within two to three days, whereas the container train takes at least 16 days. With sea freight, on the other hand, the transport time is already 40 days. The container train is about three times the price of sea freight.
Please contact us for exact prices for your transport.