Foreign economic activity is an important component of economic and business processes. And unknown ‘ its capacious part – these are export-import operations. They form the basis of trade between Ukraine and the countries of Europe and far abroad. International transportation – an efficient and economically justified way of transporting goods in the right direction.
International transportation – features
International cargo transportation – this is the movement of goods across the borders of the state, that is, there is a crossing of the borders of at least two neighboring countries. Such cargo migration is more difficult than regional migration. It is necessary to take into account not only the requirements of national legislation, but also the laws of the countries through which the path will run.
International cargo transportation – advantages
What advantages caused the great demand for international transportation:
- The possibility of transporting cargo of any type, volume or quantity anywhere in the world. This is a great opportunity to expand business, to reach the international level.
- Operative delivery time. Transportation organization – it is not only the direct transportation of the shipment. This is a complex process, which also includes the formation of optimal logistics, the preparation of permits and other documents.
- Saving money. By contacting a specialized carrier company, the client receives a comprehensive service. Development of the route, preparation of papers, direct transportation. Separately, the cost of the volume of services will also be higher. In addition, there is a possibility that some details have not been taken into account.
- Time saving. Route planning is aimed at finding the fastest and safest way possible. For cargo transportation of small volumes, it is possible to use the service of collective cargo.
- The possibility of automated loading and unloading of goods. Creates additional conditions for accurate and high-quality transportation, preserving the integrity of the shipment on the way to the destination.
International cargo transportation
Depending on the method of transportation of goods, international transportation is divided into several types. Cargo can be delivered by road, sea, railway, or airplane. There is also a mixed option, when several types of transport are involved. Let’s consider each in more detail:
- International road transport. The basis of the development of transport logistics in most cases is the use of motor vehicles. This fact is very easy to explain – the network of highways, roads of national and international importance is extremely extensive. Today, you can get to almost any corner of Eurasia by car.
- International sea transportation. The cheapest, but also the slowest way to move from one point to another. It allows to transport goods of any volume, weight or dimensions. The best option for transportation of equipment, bulk, fuel of large tonnage.
- International railway transportation. Relatively inexpensive way of moving. Allows to transport large volumes of goods. There are also no restrictions on the nature of transportation – it is possible to move various types of cargo, including dangerous ones. Of the shortcomings – can be used only where railway tracks are laid.
- International air transportation. For the purpose of transporting goods, both passenger-cargo and purely cargo planes can be involved. In the first case, a special cargo compartment is separated for things.
- International mixed transportation. They allow you to get anywhere in the world. When forming logistics, the best way of movement is taken into account at each stage of the journey.
International transportation: what is most often transported?
In international cargo transportation, the following categories of goods are in the greatest demand:
- textile products – fabrics, blankets, bed linen.
- clothes, shoes.
- perfume products.
- cosmetics.
- household chemicals, body and face care products.
- medical equipment, medicines.
- electronics.
- small and large household appliances.
- industrial equipment.
- building materials.
Where you can order international freight transportation
The UA-Forwarding company provides automobile types of transport services, documentary cargo support. The geography of transportation covers the territory of Ukraine, European countries and the CIS. The company’s specialists know all the intricacies of customs clearance, requirements for packing cargo of various categories. The company’s fleet includes vehicles with a carrying capacity from 2 to 20 tons – awnings, refrigerators, hydroboards. A special vehicle is also available – trawls (up to 100 t) with a telescopic platform, grain trucks, tow trucks. It is necessary to order international freight transportation – the price will depend on several factors. These are the type and volume of goods, delivery time, distance, transport.