Are you paying for empty space?
One of the challenges for companies utilising external transport is ensuring vehicles are maximising space and reducing empty space on vehicles. Consider this - just as you wouldn't dispatch an articulated lorry for a single pallet, the same logic applies to smaller shipments and the use of vans. It's not only about right-sizing the vehicle for the cargo but also about ensuring that each vehicle, regardless of its size, is used to its maximum capacity.
Transport 29 utilises a vast network of vehicles, from small car derived vans, to large Luton vans, up to rigid and artic lorries – this means no matter what you’re shipping, we can provide the exact vehicle to suit your requirements. It's a delicate balance between meeting the specific needs of shipments and avoiding the unnecessary waste of space. Did you know the cost difference between SWB vans and Luton Vans can be up to 40%? Using a freight forwarder, such as Transport 29, offers the perfect solution, which standard couriers and hauliers may not be able to offer, due to limited variation in their fleet of vehicles.
The primary advantage for our customers, is of course the cost saving that this solution presents. Using appropriately sized vehicles for each job offers a substantial cost saving - up to 40 pence per mile on vans alone! The traditional logistics model often involves the use of vehicles which are oversized for the job itself, which leads to an inefficient use of space & fuel. Why should customers foot the bill for empty space on a vehicle?
Furthermore, for companies looking to reduce their carbon footprint, and be more eco-conscious; the environmental impact of freight forwarding can’t be ignored, with efficient use of space in vehicles directly contributing to reducing carbon emissions. Many companies are thinking more and more about corporate social responsibility goals, especially addressing climate change, and this is just one way we can help businesses achieve this.
Did you know that 30% of commercial vehicles on UK roads are running empty?
As global awareness of environmental issues grows, regulatory bodies are focusing on sustainable practices. Working with a freight forwarder could help your business to be better positioned to comply with ever-evolving environmental regulations in the future.
To summarise, it’s important from both a cost and efficiency point of view, to reduce empty space on vehicles. With the ever-increasing interest in environmental responsibility, this is just one way we can contribute to global efforts. The additional benefit of which, is reduced costs for your business - it’s a win win! Call Transport 29 today, to learn more about how we can help you, get further, for less.
