How do you request a freight transport quote?

When a customer needs road freight transport, the first step is to send a freight transport quote request to a forwarding company.

The choice of company to work with is not based on “first come, first served”. The company's capabilities need to be checked, so that they match the commercial requirements of the goods.

The forwarding company Honexpres has produced this guide for those interested in such services.

The material is for information purposes and can guide you through the process of choosing a trusted partner for freight transport.

Choosing a forwarding company

Forwarding companies must always be checked in order to choose the right partner, as certain criteria may not match your requirements.

Here is a list of the main criteria you should look at:

• The type of goods (general, perishable, dangerous, oversized, etc.)
• The geographical area (the destination of the transport, whether domestic or international).
• The mode of transport (road, sea, air or multimodal).
• The trade terms, INCOTERMS (the level of responsibility and logistics involvement set by contract).
• The forwarding firm's reputation (partner network, experience and market feedback).

Contacting the firms

Once a shortlist of potential freight transport and logistics service providers has been drawn up, the contact and evaluation stage follows:

• Draft and send a clearly written message or schedule a meeting.
• Present your requirements: type of goods, quantity, frequency, destinations, deadlines, etc.
• Ask for the information you need (about the transport network and subcontractors; experience on the routes concerned; relevant financial or commercial information).

Send the freight transport quote request

After selecting certain forwarding companies, send the quote request. In this message you should include essential information such as:

• The type and quantity of the goods.
• The loading/unloading locations.
• The delivery deadlines.
• Special requirements such as: controlled temperature, dangerous goods (ADR), oversized cargo, scheduled delivery, etc.

Check the quotes and negotiate where appropriate

Once you have received the quotes, analyse them and choose the one that suits you best (you can negotiate the rate and the conditions).

The final step is signing the forwarding contract. From here, the logistics and transport collaboration begins.

Honexpres can help you with logistics and transport, hassle-free.

• We choose the right vehicle for each trip.
• We keep you informed of the status of the transport; GPS tracking is confirmed for the vehicle and the trip concerned.
• We carry out part-load or tandem transport.
• We offer logistics and monitoring services at the highest level.
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