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Practical freight knowledge

From your first freight description to an international trip. Documents, vehicles and practical checklists for your team.

UA ↗ EU
Understand. Plan. Move.

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Shipping · 2 min read

How to describe freight to find a vehicle faster

A practical listing guide: route, dates, weight, dimensions, pallets, loading and payment terms. Includes an example freight description for REISNO.

Vehicles · 2 min read

Body types, trailers and dimensions: choosing a freight vehicle

Understand body types, vehicle configurations and trailers. Use REISNO filters and check compatibility with your freight.

Planning · 2 min read

How to find a backhaul load

Prepare a return-load search: vehicle availability, location and timing, body type, dimensions, saved filters and confirming terms with the shipper.

Shipping · 2 min read

FTL vs LTL: choosing a road freight service

A dedicated vehicle or a shared load? Understand FTL and LTL, compare like-for-like offers and describe your shipment in REISNO.

Vehicles · 2 min read

Palletised freight: which dimensions and weight to provide

Measure a loaded pallet, include packaging and height, and state stackability. A practical shipment description for finding a vehicle in REISNO.

Planning · 2 min read

Loading appointment checklist for warehouses and carriers

Address, time slot, loading dock, handling method and warehouse contact: what to agree before a truck arrives.

Documents · 2 min read

What is CMR? Preparing details for a road consignment note

What a CMR consignment note is for, which shipment details to prepare and what to confirm with your carrier. An introduction with UNECE sources.

UA → EU

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