This mode of express transport is perpetuated, due to its many advantages, ranging from operational efficiency, particularly for goods whose weight, volume or value does not allow the use of express couriers (via platforms) such as UPS DHL, or DACHSER, TNT, etc ...
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- Goods that can be secured by specific means of protection (wedges, straps, foam, specialized crates, etc.) to be provided at the time the order is placed.
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Understanding dedicated transport
Dedicated transport is a transport model where a transport company gives exclusive access to a fleet of vehicles, mainly subcontractors, to customers depending on the assignments to be carried out.
This service is generally found in light-vehicle transport companies.
Unlike grouped or co-load transport, where several customers share the same vehicle or resources, dedicated transport enables total personalization of the service. This means that schedules, routes and operations are tailored to the customer's specific needs on a case-by-case basis.
In the heavy goods transport sector, we refer to the rental of vehicles with drivers. A company provides the material and human resources, while the customer operates the vehicle.
The advantages of dedicated transport
Operational efficiency :
One of the most obvious benefits of dedicated transport isimproved operational efficiency. Routes can be optimized to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. In addition, the elimination of resource sharing reduces the risk of delays due to multiple loading and unloading. And the threats posed by multiple product handling.
Total control :
Dedicated transport gives customers total control over their logistics operations. This means greater flexibility to meet changing market demands, and better visibility of transport activities.
Cost reduction :
Although dedicated transport may seem costly at first glance, it can actually reduce costs in the long term, particularly in the case of recurring transports. By optimizing operations and reducing delays, companies can save on labor and fuel costs. In other words, productivity gains.
Durability:
By providing vehicles with drivers, dedicated transport can contribute to more sustainable logistics. By minimizing empty runs and optimizing routes, it reduces the carbon footprint of the supply chain. This is particularly true for flows where the volume transported is sufficiently stable and significant to massify volumes and optimize delivery, starting with a full vehicle at the start of the delivery round. This is the case, for example, in the distribution of medicines and other medical products, with full vehicles leaving distribution platforms every day to deliver to hospitals, nursing homes and pharmacies wherever they are located.
Customer satisfaction :
Customers benefit from a more reliable and personalized service thanks to dedicated transport. The result is greater customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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When should you use dedicated transport?
Dedicated transport has applications in a variety of industries:
- For example, in the food delivery sector, we use refrigerated trucks. They keep products fresh by closely controlling the cold chain.
- In the pharmaceutical industry, it guarantees compliance with strict safety standards.
- In addition, dedicated transport is increasingly used for e-commerce deliveries, offering customers precise delivery schedules.
The challenges of dedicated transport
Despite its many advantages, dedicated transport can present some challenges. The initial investment in a fleet of vehicles and drivers can be high. What's more, managing this fleet requires considerable skills and resources.
When light vehicles are used for spot transport, one of the major challenges is to maximize their carbon footprint: the vehicle may have to be approached and repositioned empty, and its load factor may not be optimized for other customers.
Dedicated transport is an innovative approach that brings increased operational efficiency, total control, cost reductions and improved sustainability to the logistics industry. While it can present challenges, its benefits often outweigh the drawbacks. As companies seek to improve their supply chains and meet changing customer needs, dedicated transport will continue to grow in popularity and reshape the future of logistics.
About HK, the express transport specialist
Our tailor-made freight solutions are designed 24/7 by our specialists, with exclusive, dedicated resources to meet your critical needs.
From our warehouse in Phalsbourg, we manage your emergency transport operations and parcel shipments throughout the Grand Est region. The choice of urgent transport is consistent with the delivery of parcels or letters by courier on scooter, bicycle or parcel cab in major urban centers such as Paris, and beyond the Ile de France. We also deliver to the Auvergne-Rhônes-Alpes region and to Pau in the South-West. HK Courses has also been operating express transport services over all distances for many years, thanks to experienced and reliable subcontractors.
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- Fast, on-time delivery, from folds to complete batches
- Quick pick-up and transport without breaking the load
- Operations from all over Europe to all destinations (regional, national and international)
- Maximum flexibility :
- Vehicle can be modified at any time
- Change of loading and/or delivery times and/or location
- Acceptance of unanticipated goods
- All means of transport: from parcel cabs to vans, semi-trailers and trailers
- Our fleet is regularly renewed and under manufacturer's warranty.
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