Freight Shipping Guides
Complete guides to every freight mode — pallet shipping, air freight, sea freight, road freight, freight forwarders and customs brokers. From 1 pallet to a full container.
Pallet Shipping in Europe
LTL vs FTL, Euro pallet dimensions (120×80 cm), carrier options and how to book pallet freight across the EU cost-effectively.
Air Freight from Europe
When to use air freight, chargeable weight calculation (1:6 ratio), main cargo hubs (FRA/AMS/CDG), rates and Air Waybill guide.
Sea Freight from Europe
FCL vs LCL, container types (20ft/40ft/reefer), ocean freight rates, Bill of Lading and main European ports (Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg).
Road Freight in Europe
FTL full trucks, LTL groupage, CMR consignment note, ADR dangerous goods rules and the best EU road freight carriers.
Freight Forwarder Guide
What freight forwarders do, when you need one, how to choose the right forwarder and the difference from express couriers.
Customs Broker Guide
What customs brokers do, HS codes, EORI numbers, AEO status and when a customs broker differs from a freight forwarder.
Freight Mode Comparison
Quick reference: which freight mode to use and when.
| Mode | Best For | Transit | Indicative Cost | Key Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road (LTL) | 1–15 pallets, EU-only | 1–5 days | €80–€280/pallet | CMR |
| Road (FTL) | 15–33 pallets, EU-only | 1–4 days (direct) | €800–€3,500/truck | CMR |
| Air Express | <70 kg, urgent, global | 1–3 days | €6–€15/kg | AWB (built-in) |
| Air Freight | 70 kg+, urgent, global | 3–7 days | €2–€8/kg | HAWB + MAWB |
| Sea LCL | 1–12 CBM, global | 20–45 days | $40–$120/CBM | HBL + MBL |
| Sea FCL | 12+ CBM, global | 10–35 days | $800–$5,000/container | Bill of Lading |
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