The forwarding of machines is an important part of the service provided by the European network for logistics. Machines are essential for all modern industries and as such are subject of intensive trade. IFA meets the growingly increasing demand for the transport of machines with its growing network as well as its individual solutions for normal and express machine transport.
Cooperation and experience – two important advantages of the network of freight forwarders
The collaboration among the member companies of the European logistics network allows for providing combined efforts for timely offers and combined delivery routes for the delivery of machines.
Another advantage of the companies offering freight forwarding services within the boundaries of Europe is the fact that their employees have years of experience in forwarding machines. Thanks to the experience accumulated, they are able to provide the best care for the machines being forwarded, and to deliver them in good condition and with preserved functionality.
We will offer you vehicles with the most suitable capacity for the different sized machines which need to be shipped
When forwarding machines, the customers can present us with machines with various weights and volume. We from the international freight services will offer you the most suitable vehicles and smaller or larger transport to suit the size of your cargo. We can include smaller shipments in our groupage services, at a lower forwarding cost.
Machine packaging services
Our services include packing your machines in a way which allows the preservation of their integrity and all of their components. Our packaging will protect the machines from various environmental factors such as: temperature changes, humidity and others. Combine your inquiry for forwarding services with one for our packaging service as well!
Additional services for the transport of machines
When ordering a forwarding service by the freight forwarders network for your machines, remember to ask for our additional services as well, including:
- Picking up the shipments and delivering them door-to-door
- Preparing the transport documents when necessary
- Storage if your machines are for distribution
The freight forwarders will offer you suitable logistics services for your machines regardless of the type
Regardless of what types of machines you need to be forwarded, we will offer you the best logistics options and services which suit your needs best.
The European logistics companies have a flexible approach towards the planning of the routes as well as for the complete logistics service, which is why the type, volume, form, quantity and other parameters of your machines are no problem for us.
The European distribution of your machines can be a lot easier with our convenient storage services
The distribution of machines is one of the services which we offer as a combination with the forwarding services. This allows our customers to have a sufficient supply and inventory of their machines at all times. The member companies of the European logistics association work closely together when offering the best forwarding, storage and distribution services for your machines. We are able to provide storage space in the main transport centers in Europe.
The automated systems which can provide quick and precise information in regard to the inventory at all times is yet another benefit of the storage solutions we provide
Types of machine transport offered in Europe
We mainly use road transport for small shipments and complete loads. When appropriate, we can combine it with sea freight in order to reduce the forwarding costs even more. Water transport is the cheapest option, which is why we from the forwarders throughout Europe offer our customers this type of transport as an optimal solution whenever the service is non-urgent.