A rate per kilometer isn’t enough. How can you figure out if a trip is really worth it?
Is the shipment profitable? The rate per kilometer alone won’t answer that question. The carrier should calculate the full cost of fulfilling the order: fuel, tolls, the driver, the vehicle, mainten…
Transport to Spain and Portugal – Route Realities, Customs Procedures, and Key Information
Spain and Portugal occupy a strategic position on the southwestern edge of the European logistics map. Situated at the gateway between continental Europe, North Africa, and the Atlantic trade routes…
How to start a transport company step by step and become a carrier?
The TSL sector is consistently regarded as one of the fastest-growing branches of Polish industry and currently accounts for as much as 10% of the country’s GDP. Poland is one of the leaders of the…
International Transport with 3.5 Tonne Vehicles – Requirements and Documents
Under the regulations in force since 21 May 2022, light commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) above 2.5 tonnes must meet specific requirements. These include adapting to new recordin…
Additional services for transport orders: warehousing
Warehousing is one of the key elements of the supply chain. It has a direct impact on the efficiency of the entire logistics process. To make transport order fulfilment smoother, more and more freig…
0% VAT in international transport: rules, documentation and practical tips
Understanding how to apply the 0% VAT international transport rate is essential for every carrier entering the TSL market, as it requires specific documentation and adherence to tax regulations…
How does cooperation between a freight forwarder and a carrier work step by step?
In cooperation between a freight forwarding company and a carrier, the freight forwarder is responsible for organising and supervising the transport process, while the carrier performs the actual tr…
Financial standing for a transport licence: what carriers need to know
To operate legally as a road transport company, a carrier must hold a valid transport licence. However, obtaining one requires proof of financial standing. This requirement applies both to domestic…
Which PKD code should you choose for road transport?
Starting a transport company requires completing specific formalities. When registering a business in CEIDG, the Polish Central Register and Information on Business, it is necessary to select the ap…
How to start working as a subcontracted carrier? Requirements and essential documents
Entering the transport industry as a carrier often means having to find freight orders independently, which can be both time-consuming and demanding. To avoid this, many entrepreneurs choose to coop…
A transport company step by step: how to become a road carrier?
The TSL industry, covering transport, shipping and logistics, is consistently listed as one of the fastest-growing sectors of the Polish economy, currently accounting for as much as 10% of Poland’s…