01 / ROAD FREIGHT

Road freight. A clear next connection.

Connect the factory gate, the terminal and the final address. Build a road plan around the load, the loading window and what happens next.

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SERVICE / ROUTE-SPECIFIC OPTIONS

Fourlines branded freight truck with a pale trailer travelling on a quiet highway beside hills and water

HAND-OFFS

Factory gate

→

Terminal

→

Final address

More than the miles in between.

A practical road plan starts with the hand-off: what is being collected, who is ready to receive it and which details must travel with the cargo.

More than the miles in between.

A practical road plan starts with the hand-off: what is being collected, who is ready to receive it and which details must travel with the cargo.

Full loads

Keep one shipment together and agree the collection, delivery and loading requirements before a vehicle is assigned.

Shared capacity

Compare consolidation options for smaller loads, with clear handling points and a delivery window that fits the wider plan.

First and last mile

Connect a warehouse or factory to the rail terminal, port or airport without losing sight of the onward booking.

Full loads

Keep one shipment together and agree the collection, delivery and loading requirements before a vehicle is assigned.

Shared capacity

Compare consolidation options for smaller loads, with clear handling points and a delivery window that fits the wider plan.

First and last mile

Connect a warehouse or factory to the rail terminal, port or airport without losing sight of the onward booking.

From enquiry to a clear plan.

A shared sequence makes the assumptions visible before a booking is confirmed.

From enquiry to a clear plan.

A shared sequence makes the assumptions visible before a booking is confirmed.

STEP 01

Define the load

Share the goods, dimensions, weight, packaging and any access or handling constraints.

STEP 02

Map the hand-offs

Agree collection and delivery windows, the parties at each end and any connection to another mode.

STEP 03

Confirm the plan

Review the proposed route, available capacity and terms before confirming the shipment.

STEP 01

Define the load

Share the goods, dimensions, weight, packaging and any access or handling constraints.

STEP 02

Map the hand-offs

Agree collection and delivery windows, the parties at each end and any connection to another mode.

STEP 03

Confirm the plan

Review the proposed route, available capacity and terms before confirming the shipment.

A few useful answers.

Start here, then bring the specifics of your shipment to the planning conversation.

Can road connect to another mode?

It can form the first or final leg of a multimodal plan. The collection window and onward cut-off need to be assessed together before a connection is confirmed.

What should I include in an enquiry?

Origin and destination, cargo dimensions and weight, ready date, preferred delivery window and any loading or access requirements give the planner a useful starting point.

Are transit times guaranteed?

Timing depends on the route, capacity, operating conditions and the agreed service. Confirm the proposed schedule and booking terms with the planner.

Keep the other modes in view.

A different leg may call for a different mode. Explore the options alongside the complete journey.

Keep the other modes in view.

A different leg may call for a different mode. Explore the options alongside the complete journey.

Rail Freight

Plan the line-haul and the terminal connections together. Rail works best when the cargo, departure window and onward delivery belong to the same plan.

Explore rail ↗

Sea Freight

Build a container plan with the whole journey in view: booking, collection, port hand-offs, documents and the final delivery connection.

Explore sea ↗

Air Freight

When timing matters, assess the cargo and the complete airport-to-door connection together. Start with what must arrive, where and by when.

Explore air ↗