Direct Transport for Business – Without Scheduled Transshipment
One shipment, one direct route, one clearly defined transport job.
Request a direct transport
Enter pickup, destination and shipment details to check a direct transport option without a planned consolidated or transshipment route.
What defines direct transport
With direct transport, the shipment is planned for a specific route instead of moving through a conventional parcel or consolidation network. This is especially relevant when timing, handovers or handling need to remain more controlled. Through iTranspo, route, shipment data and vehicle requirements are combined in one request and matched with suitable transport options.
When direct transport makes sense
Direct does not automatically mean “express” — the advantage is a clear transport chain.
Fewer handovers
No scheduled sorting through multiple depots or transshipment points.
Clear route
Pickup and destination addresses are central to the job; any deviations must fit the request.
Suitable vehicle
Vehicle selection can be based on dimensions, weight and access conditions.
Typical business shipments for direct transport
Spare parts and components for production or service. Samples, prototypes and sensitive electronics. Time-critical documents or business shipments. Urgent replenishment between warehouse, branch, construction site or project location. If pickup is particularly urgent, see Express courier. For unusual requirements, Dedicated transport is the better page.
Request direct transport
1
Define the route
Pickup and destination
Enter exact addresses and the required time window.
2
Clarify vehicle requirements
Shipment data instead of estimates
Provide dimensions, weight, loading method and any special requirements.
3
Review transport options
Availability for the specific run
Review and select suitable providers and conditions for the job.
Plan direct transport around your shipment
The load and vehicle must be compatible for direct transport. Provide dimensions and weight for every package. For pallets, quantity, height, stackability and available loading facilities are also important. Include the exact collection and handover point, such as a goods-receiving area, warehouse or construction-site entrance. If you require a specific delivery window or exclusive use of the vehicle, state this explicitly. Price and service scope are checked for the job. If your shipment has flexible timing and does not need the full vehicle capacity, LTL and shared capacity may be suitable. The daily Cologne–Antwerp line and Cologne–Stuttgart line provide specific corridors for compatible shipments.
Questions about direct transport
What does direct transport without scheduled transshipment mean? Transport is planned from the agreed collection address to the destination, rather than through a regular depot or consolidation network. The offer defines the actual terms. Is the vehicle reserved exclusively for my shipment? Direct transport describes the route. If exclusive vehicle use is required, state this in your request and check the offered service before booking. How much does direct transport cost? The offer determines the price based on route, shipment details, vehicle requirements, time windows and loading needs. Is every direct trip automatically express transport? No. Direct transport can be requested at short notice or planned for a later date. For particularly urgent shipments, start with an express courier. Can a direct trip have several delivery points? Several planned pickup or delivery points are requested together as multi-stop transport, including sequence, time windows and capacity. Is direct transport suitable for long distances? Yes. A suitable vehicle, carrier availability and realistic collection and delivery windows determine feasibility.