Types of agreement with transport company
Depending on the client's needs, several agreements can be established between companies since at all times we are talking about a single contract, but agreements may exist of several types.Total agreement
A company generates all its sales and transport company sends to different points that have been previously scheduled. Or, it transports them to a warehouse and as sales are made, it distributes them throughout all the designated locations. For example, we have 60 pallets and we take them to a warehouse and every time a sale is made, according to the agreement the transport company is in charge of their distribution.Agreement set
This agreement consists of agreeing between a client and a transport company on conditions, always assessing variables, such as a route, weight or kilometers. For example, they hire a transport company for the kgs it loads and at the end of the month the agreement and the agreed price is based on the final kgs. Another example could be, hiring a company for the routes it has carried out and establishing a fixed price per route.Agreement for internal transport
This type of agreement is made in ships or ports that need to carry out internal transport in their facilities, that is, in this type of transport the company that sends and receives the merchandise is usually the same. For example, this type of shipment is often carried out in ports or airports to transport containers or to take merchandise from Ship 5 to Ship 34.International agreement
This agreement is made to make international trips on a periodic basis, as would occur in the case of a farmer who had to take his product or raw material out of the country every month.Commitment in agreement with transport company
These types of agreements usually have more committed prices than if they were individual trips, so commitment and loyalty are always requested from the client, since if the agreement is not made, stoppages due to damages and prejudices may be established.Types of agreement with transport company depending on the vehicle
Depending on the vehicle being used use in transportation One type of agreement or another can be made, since it is not the same whether a daily rigid truck is agreed upon than a tauliner, etc.Form of payment
Once all parts of the agreement have been negotiated, a payment method and prices are established, which can be at least cash or by opening a line of credit to make payment in 30 or 60 days.Do you want to know the amount of your shipment in less than a minute?
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What types of agreement are signed with a freight company and which is most suitable for my business?
Four main types: 1) Annual framework contract (committed volume, discount) — recommended for regular B2B. 2) Spot one-off (single operation, open rate) — occasional. 3) Master agreement multi-client (3PL, 5+ years) — businesses above 2,000 shipments/month. 4) Reserved capacity agreement (committed vehicles in peaks) — seasonal. Most B2B: annual framework with CETM clause. For high volume: multi-year master agreement.
What critical clauses must an agreement with a freight company contain for B2B?
Ten mandatory clauses: 1) Party identification and current transport licence. 2) Routes, services and measurable SLAs. 3) Rates + CETM-linked revision (not CPI). 4) 60-day LCTTM payment term. 5) Loading/unloading responsibilities. 6) CMR + public liability insurance. 7) Penalty for non-compliance. 8) Claims procedure. 9) Confidentiality and GDPR. 10) Termination and jurisdiction. CETM templates available. External legal advice: vital €1-3K investment.
How long should an agreement with a freight company last and how do I renew it?
Recommended duration: 1) Framework contract: 1-3 years (1 year SME, 3 large with volume). 2) 3PL master agreement: 3-5 years. 3) Spot: per operation (days-weeks). Renewal: 1) 60 days before expiry, evaluate KPIs met. 2) Compare with market benchmark. 3) Negotiate improvements (discount, SLA, sustainability). 4) If KPIs OK: renew. 5) If not OK: switch or drastically renegotiate. Don’t auto-renew — always active review.
What exit clauses should my agreement with the agency have?
Five recommended exit clauses: 1) Termination by mutual agreement with 30 days notice. 2) Unilateral termination for serious breach (defined). 3) Termination without penalty if KPIs missed for 3 consecutive months. 4) 60-90 day migration period after termination. 5) Data property clause (client information stays with you). Without these clauses, you’re tied for years with mediocre service. Negotiate actively at signing.
How do I protect my business if the agency systematically breaches the agreement?
Four-phase progressive procedure: 1) Formal written notice (registered letter or email with read receipt). 2) Cure period (15 days) to fix. 3) If it persists: apply contractual penalty (deduct from invoice). 4) If serious/systemic: early termination + court damages claim. Document EVERYTHING with dates, times, descriptions. Without documentation, you lose in court. Specialist transport legal advice: €1-3K/incident, minimum justifiable if damages above €10K.
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