Freight guides
Practical guides for clearer transport requests
Short, operational explanations for shippers who want fewer quote delays, fewer missing details, and cleaner carrier briefs.
Freight request checklistHow to write a transport request carriers can quoteA practical checklist for writing a clear freight request: route, goods, timings, access, contacts, and constraints carriers need before quoting.Read guide LDM guideLoading meters explained for road freightUnderstand loading meters, when they matter, and how to estimate floor space for pallets, parcels, and non-stackable freight.Read guide Pallet fit guideEuro pallet, industrial pallet, and parcel fit basicsA practical guide to common pallet dimensions and how parcel length, width, height, and stackability affect pallet planning.Read guide Temperature-controlled freightRefrigerated transport: what to put in the requestWhat carriers need to quote temperature-controlled freight: the temperature range, chilled vs frozen, packaging, and cold-chain handling.Read guide ADR dangerous goodsADR dangerous goods: documentation checklistWhat a dangerous-goods (ADR) transport request needs: UN number, hazard class, packing group, net quantity, and the details carriers expect in Europe.Read guide Pharma & healthcarePharma shipments: what carriers need (GDP)How to brief a pharmaceutical or healthcare shipment: temperature control, GDP handling, security, and the documentation carriers expect.Read guide Cross-border & customsCross-border freight: customs details to includeWhat an international transport request needs for smooth customs: Incoterms, commercial documents, EORI, and goods details for import and export.Read guide Abnormal & oversized loadsOversized loads: what to specify in the requestHow to brief an exceptional or out-of-gauge load: exact dimensions and weight, permit and escort needs, and the access constraints carriers must plan for.Read guide Express & urgentExpress freight: how to brief an urgent jobWhat carriers need to quote dedicated or urgent transport: the deadline, whether a dedicated vehicle is required, and the route and access details.Read guide