LTL cargo transportation features

The flexible and changeable characteristics of less-than-truckload freight determine that many people will choose it, and the procedures are simple and very convenient. With the development of the logistics industry and the advancement of information technology, less-than-truckload transportation has become an indispensable mode of transportation. However, due to the variety of LTL shipments, small batches, multiple batches, tight time, and scattered arrivals, many problems will arise. MOOV will introduce you to the features of LTL shipping.

Instability

There is a certain degree of uncertainty in the flow, volume and flow of LTL cargo transportation, especially due to the differences in products and prices in various regions, and at the same time restricted by factors such as seasonality and traffic conditions, the use of transportation contracts for transportation Difficult to include in program management.

Complicated work operations

There are many links in the process of goods transportation and conveying, including the variety and specifications of the goods, the meticulous operation process, and the high requirements for the shipment of goods. And these links are achieved through a series of operations, such as: loading and unloading, stacking, sorting, packaging and so on. Without a well-established procedure and system to operate, it is difficult to ensure the safety of shipments. Therefore, many business organization tasks completed in the transportation of LTL cargo are quite complicated, such as the confirmation of the quality of the LTL cargo and the distribution of the cargo volume.

High unit transportation cost

In order to meet the needs of less-than-truckload transportation, the freight station should establish some warehouses, cargo grids, platforms, corresponding loading and unloading tools, instruments and special box trucks. However, due to the small scale, low management level and lack of effective management of most LTL freight enterprises in my country, there are many problems, such as low vehicle utilization rate and low cargo transfer efficiency. In addition, less-than-truckload cargo has more turnover links than whole-vehicle cargo transportation, which is more likely to cause problems such as damage to goods and shortage of supply, and the compensation cost is also relatively expensive, so the transportation cost of less-than-truckload cargo is higher than other modes of transportation.

LTL shipping is not very cost-effective, so it is important to choose a reliable company for LTL shipping, MOOV is trustworthy.