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They are the unofficial “kings of the road”: trucks with their impressive tractor units and large trailers. But the more important question is: what is in the trailer? In the case of FTL transport: a whole lot! FTL, or full truckload, refers to a type of transport in which an entire truck is used for a single shipment. This means that the entire loading space of a vehicle is used by a single sender.
Find out in this article why FTL transports can be of great advantage for you and your company.
Advantages of FTL Transports
A fully loaded truck sounds like a good idea. And that's exactly what it is. We list the three most important advantages of FTL transports.
Advantage 1: FTL Transports Save Time and Money
FTL shipments offer significant time and cost savings by moving goods directly from point A to point B, without any stops or transshipments. The direct transport route significantly reduces transit times by eliminating any additional waiting or transfer times. This means that the goods are delivered to their destination faster. This is of great importance for on-time deliveries.
In addition, transport costs decrease when the entire loading space of a truck is used for a single shipment. This is because the costs for the transport do not have to be split between several shipments. For large shipments or regular full loads, FTL can be more cost-efficient than other types of transport because the fixed costs for the truck are spread across a larger quantity of goods.
Advantage 2: FTL Transports Minimize Risk of Damage
FTL transports minimize the risk of damage because the goods are subject to less transshipment and little freight handling is required. Since the goods in an FTL transport are not reloaded or transferred from one vehicle to another, they are less susceptible to damage that can result from repeated handling. Transporting goods in one go, without any stops, significantly reduces the likelihood of damage and loss – an important consideration for maintaining your product quality and customer satisfaction.
Benefit 3: FTL Transport is Ideal for Large Shipments or High Volumes
FTL transports are particularly advantageous for large shipments or high volumes, as they use the entire capacity of a truck for a single delivery. This is ideal for companies that regularly transport large quantities of goods or require entire truckloads. The ability to use the entire loading space exclusively maximizes efficiency and optimizes logistics costs for large shipments.
How do the Benefits of FTL Transport Affect Everyday Life? - Real-World Examples
How do the benefits of FTL transport specifically affect everyday life? We use practical examples to show the scenarios in which the use of FTL transport can significantly improve the transport process.
Deliveries to Retailers
Retailers that have large quantities of products delivered to their stores or warehouses often rely on FTL. This simplifies the transport process and increases efficiency.
Extensive Warehouse Relocations
Companies that need to move their inventory to new facilities often use FTL transportation solutions. This allows the entire quantity of goods to be transported efficiently without the need for additional transshipments.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services between production facilities and external storage space often provide the opportunity to use FTL transport. A positive side effect: if the warehouse is also used for production equipment, empty runs can be significantly minimized.
There are certainly other examples that are closer to the reality of your company. Our experts from the Road Unit are therefore happy to answer any questions you may have about FTL transport.
Conclusion
We can say that FTL transports are the solution for companies with high transport volumes that also want to optimize their logistics, reduce costs and deliver goods safely and on time. FTL transports remain flexible and meet high standards. However, caution is advised: if you want to use these advantages sensibly and efficiently for your own company, you should rely on the advice and quality of established logistics service providers.
The experts at NOSTA Group are at your side to help you take full advantage of FTL transportation and make your supply chains even more efficient.
