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Useful Information about Freight Transportation within Europe
Not all shipments travel exclusively by one means of transport. Oftentimes, especially with freight moving across Europe, it is necessary to move the shipment from rail to road, or via container ships or even by air.
The term haulage operators use to describe this kind of freight journey, where a consignment may begin on the back of a truck, but before it arrives at its destination, make the transfer to rail or ship, is called Intermodal Freight Transport Shipping.
Intermodal shipping is considered advantageous by some shippers because there is no handling of the freight when it changes from one carrier to the next. Pallets are used to consolidate many things into one easy-to-move container.
Because intermodal freight transport negates the direct handling of any cargo, it also improves the security of the load, whilst also reducing the possibility of damage or loss. Another key benefit to this type of haulage is that it enables freight to be delivered faster, and can potentially reduce costs to the courier (allowing it to be more competitively priced to its customers).
Efret European Transportation
Specialist Haulage Company for European Road Freight Transportation with decades of experience in the European Haulage business. Ambient and Refrigerated Full Load Road Freight Services and Express Transport Services for trade and industry between all 27 EU Member States.
Freight Transport Statistics
An article which presents information on freight transport in the European Union (EU). It includes road, rail, air, maritime and inland waterways transport modes.
International Transport Forum
The International Transport Forum at the OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 54 member countries. It acts as a strategic think tank for transport policy and help shape the transport policy agenda.
HMRC Freight Transport Guide
The HM Revenue & Customs freight transport and related services documentation explains in detail the VAT liability of freight transport and related services.