​

Road Transportation Services

 

Road transportation services are one of the key logistics services that have developed alongside the integration of the market economy. Currently, there are many types of transportation, but road transportation has many strengths. Let's explore the advantages, disadvantages, and process of road transportation services with KVN Logistics through the article below.

 

1. What is Road Transportation Service?

 

Road transportation service is a method of transporting goods using motor vehicles such as trucks, container trucks, trailers, etc., to move goods from one location to another. This method is widely used in various economic and commercial sectors.

 

 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Road Transportation Services

 

Advantages of Road Transportation Services

 

• Flexibility: Road transportation can deliver goods to locations that other transportation modes cannot reach. It allows for route changes to take the shortest path, ensuring timely delivery.

• Diverse Vehicles: There are many types of vehicles suitable for various kinds of goods, from light cars, motorcycles, to large trucks.

• Fast Delivery Time: Compared to rail and sea transport, road transportation has a quicker delivery time, suitable for urgent orders.

•  Variety of Goods: Road transportation can carry a wide range of goods, including large items like machinery and equipment.

• Reduced Handling: Goods are transported directly from the sender's warehouse to the recipient's warehouse, reducing handling costs and ensuring the safety of the goods.

• Direct Delivery: Goods are delivered directly to the recipient without intermediaries.

​

Disadvantages of Road Transportation Services:

 

• Road Fees: Long-distance travel incurs additional road fees such as fuel charges, toll fees, and bridge fees, which increase transportation costs.

•  Risks: Road transportation is prone to traffic accidents, congestion, and weather conditions.

• Weight and Size Limitations: The weight and size of goods transported by road are more limited compared to sea transport.

 

 3. Types of Goods Transported by Road: Diverse and Multidimensional

 

• Container Goods: Commonly transported by road in large containers, ranging from consumer goods to industrial products. Container transport by road offers flexibility and convenience in the global supply chain.

• Refrigerated Goods: Products like frozen food, fresh produce, and pharmaceuticals that need to be transported at low or stable temperatures.

•  Oversized and Heavy Goods: Large machinery parts, industrial equipment, or large structures require the use of specialized vehicles for oversized and heavy transport.

• Fresh Seafood: Freshness and quality of live seafood require special preservation and transportation measures.

• Fragile Goods: Items like mirrors, glass, and other fragile products require special measures to ensure safety during transport.

• Agricultural Products: Agricultural products such as crops, fruits, and vegetables require quick transportation and good preservation conditions.

 

 4. Road Transportation Process

 

• Step 1: Receiving Information and Consulting Customers

 

• Step 2: Providing Detailed Quotes

 

• Step 3: Dispatching Vehicles and Packing Goods

 

• Step 4: Transporting and Delivering Goods

 

Understanding customers' concerns when using road transport services for the first time, KVN Logistics is committed to accompanying you throughout the transportation process. We are ready to provide consultation and support to customers anytime, anywhere.