Direct Transport

From pickup directly to the recipient. Without transshipment.

Your shipment remains in the same vehicle from the pickup location to the recipient, without transshipment, intermediate storage or additional handling.

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Direct Transport

Direct transport at a glance

Transport In the same vehicle
Route No intermediate storage
Delivery Directly to the recipient
Definition

What is direct transport?

Direct transport is a continuous transport service from the pickup location to the recipient in the same vehicle.

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The shipment remains in the same vehicle throughout the entire transport.

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No transshipment or intermediate storage takes place.

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The journey leads from the pickup location to the agreed recipient.

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This solution is particularly suitable for sensitive, important or precisely scheduled shipments.

The Key Principle

The decisive factor is continuous transport in the same vehicle.

Direct transport describes the transportation route. The shipment is transported from the pickup location to the recipient without additional transshipment or intermediate storage.

No additional handling points.
Typical Situations

When is direct transport the right choice?

Direct transport is suitable when additional transshipment should be avoided and the pickup and delivery need to be coordinated precisely.

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Sensitive goods

When additional transshipment and unnecessary handling should be avoided.

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High-value shipments

When as few transfer points as possible are preferred during transport.

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Delicate components

When repeated loading and unloading would create an additional risk of damage.

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Fixed delivery deadlines

When pickup and delivery must be coordinated within a defined time window.

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Delivery without intermediate stops

When the goods need to be transported directly from the sender to the agreed recipient.

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Individual transport requirements

When the loading method, transport route or delivery requires individual coordination.

Transport Process

How direct transport works.

From the initial request through to delivery, we coordinate the continuous transport according to your shipment and required time window.

01 Request

Send shipment details

Send us the route, dimensions, weight, time window and any special requirements.

02 Planning

Coordinate the vehicle and route

We assess the shipment details and plan the appropriate transport.

03 Pickup

Collect the shipment

The driver collects the shipment from the agreed pickup location.

04 Direct transport

Transport in the same vehicle

The shipment remains in the same vehicle throughout the journey, without transshipment or intermediate storage.

05 Delivery

Hand over directly to the recipient

The shipment is handed over to the recipient at the agreed destination.

Direct Transportation

Without additional handling points.

With direct transport, the shipment remains in the same vehicle from the pickup location to the recipient.

Direct Transport Continuous transportation
01 Pickup
02 Same vehicle
03 Recipient
Network Transport Possible transport process
01 Pickup
02 Transshipment
03 Network
04 Transshipment
05 Recipient

The appropriate transport arrangement depends on the shipment, time window and individual requirements.

Service Scope

What you can expect from direct transport.

From initial coordination through to delivery, we manage the operational process according to your shipment.

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Individual planning

Pickup, route and delivery are coordinated according to your shipment.

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Personal coordination

A dedicated contact coordinates the operational details of the transport.

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Status updates

You receive information about relevant steps and the current status of the transport.

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Europe-wide coordination

Direct transport can also be arranged across borders on European routes.

Vehicle Selection

Suitable vehicles for your direct transport.

Direct transport can be arranged for different shipment sizes, from a single carton to palletised freight.

Selected to Match Your Requirements

Your shipment details determine the right vehicle.

Dimensions, weight, loading method and accessibility at the pickup and delivery locations are considered when selecting the vehicle.

Check vehicle requirements
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Small van

For documents, cartons and smaller shipments.

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Van

For larger individual items, multiple cartons and compact freight.

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Curtain-sided van

For palletised, larger or side-loadable shipments.

Terminology Compared

Direct transport or dedicated transport?

Both terms can describe the same journey, but they answer different questions.

Direct Transport

How is the shipment transported?

In the same vehicle from the pickup location to the recipient, without transshipment.

Dedicated Transport

How is the vehicle allocated?

Exclusively and individually for one specific shipment.

Direct transport can also be dedicated transport.

For example, when an exclusively allocated vehicle transports the shipment directly to the recipient without transshipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about direct transport.

What exactly does direct transport mean?

With direct transport, the shipment remains in the same vehicle from the pickup location to the recipient. No additional transshipment or intermediate storage is planned.

What is the difference between direct and dedicated transport?

Direct transport describes transportation without transshipment in the same vehicle. Dedicated transport describes the exclusive and individual allocation of a vehicle. One transport can combine both characteristics.

Is the shipment transferred during direct transport?

No. The defining feature of direct transport is continuous transportation in the same vehicle from the pickup location to the recipient.

Which shipments are suitable for direct transport?

Depending on the vehicle, documents, cartons, spare parts, technical components, individual items and palletised goods can be transported directly.

Is direct transport available throughout Europe?

Yes. Direct transport can be arranged on routes throughout Germany and Europe. The specific planning depends on the route, shipment and required time window.

What information do you need for a request?

We require the pickup and delivery locations, dimensions, weight, required time window and any loading or unloading instructions.

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Send your shipment details. We will plan the direct connection.

The route, dimensions, weight and required time window are sufficient for the initial assessment.

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