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What transport size does your shipment need?
Suitable transport starts with the packed shipment. Record dimensions, weight and loading conditions before choosing by a vehicle name alone.
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Start with the shipment
Measure each item as it will be ready for transport
Use the largest external dimensions, including packaging, protective material and protruding parts. Product dimensions without packaging are not enough for planning.
Record length, width and height for each different package, together with its quantity. Identical boxes can share one clearly identified line with a quantity. List different sizes separately.
State whether items must remain upright, have delicate surfaces or cannot be stacked. A calculated total volume does not by itself mean that every item fits together in a particular loading space. Arrangement and securing must suit the actual load.
| Detail | How to record it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity and identification | Group identical packages; separate different versions | The complete shipment becomes clear |
| Packed external dimensions | Length, width and height, including overhangs | Check doors, loading space and arrangement |
| Individual and total weight | Include packaging and load carriers | Assess payload and handling |
| Handling requirements | State stackability, orientation and fragility | Agree securing and required assistance |
Understand the weight
Vehicle gross weight is not the available payload
A vehicle class does not automatically describe how much cargo can be carried. Actual payload must suit the complete shipment. We therefore need weights as well as dimensions: a light but bulky load has different requirements from compact, heavy packages.
If reliable weight information is missing, mark it as unconfirmed and ask the sender. Do not make a vehicle appear suitable by leaving heavy or additional items out of the list. Packaging and the pallet are part of the load too.
Choose by your requirement
Boxes, larger goods or pallets: what needs moving?
This overview helps classify your enquiry. It does not approve a vehicle or promise a fixed number of packages or pallets. A suitable solution is assessed using the actual shipment and loading conditions.
| Your shipment | Also important | Relevant service |
|---|---|---|
| Boxes and compact goods | Quantity, dimensions and weights of all packages | Small-load transport |
| Several or bulky items | Largest item, arrangement, carrying and access | Van with a driver |
| Palletised goods | Dimensions including overhangs, gross weight and loading help | Pallet transport |
| Chilled packaged food | Temperature requirements, packaging and handover | Chilled transport |
At both addresses
Loading access also determines how the job can be done
Describe where the goods will actually be ready and where they need to go. The kerb, loading bay, yard and destination room are different handover points. Include floors, lifts, stairs, narrow doors and longer carrying distances where they affect the job.
For pallets, clarify the loading help available at both collection and destination. A ramp or handling aid at only one address does not automatically solve unloading at the other end. A tail lift, carrying assistance or particular vehicle body must be expressly agreed.
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Four steps to complete transport details
Also prepare collection readiness, latest acceptance and reachable contacts. The courier pricing guide explains how these details support a meaningful quote assessment.
List the packages
Identify quantities, packed dimensions and special handling requirements.
Add the weights
Record individual and total weight, including packaging and load carriers.
Check both handover points
Describe access, available loading help and required work at both addresses.
Share and discuss the details
Check your calculator entries. Clarify uncertain values and special requirements before commissioning.
Check before submitting
- Every package listed, including protruding parts
- Weights recorded and uncertain values clearly marked
- Stackability and required orientation stated
- Loading help, carrying access and receiving checked at both addresses
- Timing and special requirements ready for discussion
Good to know
Questions about transport planning
Can a photograph replace dimensions and weight?
A photograph can clarify shape, packaging and access, but it does not replace full dimensions and reliable weight information. Clearly describe anything that remains uncertain.
Can I choose the vehicle by volume alone?
No. Individual dimensions, weight, arrangement, securing and loading access also matter. Total volume alone does not confirm that a particular vehicle is suitable.
Are carrying and assembly automatically included?
No. Required help must be expressly agreed. For suitable office furniture, carrying, packing and assembly can be requested within an agreed scope; see office furniture transport.
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Prepare the right details for your transport
Discuss your requirement
Your transport planning: discuss your requirements
Describe what you need. We check the details and agree feasibility, scope and the next step with you.
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Reachable 24/7+49 176 21562380info@schnellerkurier.deAn enquiry is not an order confirmation. Availability and special requirements are checked for your order.
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