Transportation Budget for Companies

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Frequently Asked Questions about B2B Quotation Request

Five essential information: 1) Origin and destination (ZIP + city). 2) Nature of merchandise (actual weight, dimensions, declared value). 3) Packaging type (European/American pallet, loose, container). 4) Expected delivery time (standard 24-72h, urgent, scheduled). 5) Frequency (punctual operation or regular flow). Useful optional data: required certifications, cold chain, ADR. With these data: budget closed in <24h.

Standard response times: 1) Simple request (national pallet): 2-4h. 2) Multi-origin/destination or international: 24h. 3) Special cargo (oversized, ADR): 48-72h. 4) Integral solution (storage + distribution): 5-7 days with detailed proposal. 24/7 requests — team covers weekdays 8am-7pm. For urgencies: direct mobile line. Professional business: punctual response = quality signal.

Main rate variables: 1) Origin-destination distance (€/km). 2) Weight vs volume (cubage factor). 3) Vehicle type (van, rigid lorry, articulated). 4) Fuel (monthly sector index). 5) Route tolls. 6) Return load or lost trip. 7) Special equipment (refrigerated, ADR). 8) Volume client (15-25% discount on annual contract). SME with monthly volume: framework contract with annual fixed rate + CETM review (not CPI).

5) Complete documentation included.

B2B recommendation: annual framework contract if monthly volume above 10 shipments or invoicing above €5K. Benefits: 1) Annual fixed rate (no spot variability). 2) Volume discount 15-25% over list rate. 3) Measurable SLAs + penalties. 4) Reserved capacity at peaks. 5) Dedicated account manager. 6) Monthly automated reporting. 7) LCTTM 60-day payment term. Contract-signing legal investment: €1-3K. ROI: 12-18 months. Without contract: variable spot rates and inconsistent service.