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Useful Information about Freight Transportation within Europe
A unit load combines individual items, or items in shipping containers, into single "units" that can be more easily moved and stored using a pallet truck or forklift. A unit load packs tightly into warehouse racks, intermodal containers, trucks, and boxcars.
A unit load is packaged in such a way as to enable it to be easily broken apart at a distribution point. This can be a distribution centre or wholesaler, or the cargo's final destination (retail store, warehouse, et cetera).
Most consumer and industrial products move through the supply chain in unitized or unit load form for at least part of their delivery journey. Unit loads make handling, storage, and distribution more efficient, and can help reduce handling costs and damage by reducing the handling required of individual goods or packages.
A typical unit load might comprise a combination of corrugated fiberboard boxes stacked on a pallet or slip sheet, which is then stabilised with pallet/shrink wrap, pressure sensitive tape or strapping.
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.