How to Place a Transportation Order

Successful transportation starts long before the cargo is on the road.
A well‑prepared transportation order is a key factor in ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective freight delivery. Providing accurate and complete information at the earliest stage helps logistics providers plan the transport correctly, avoid delays, and minimize unnecessary costs.

In this article, we explain how to place a transportation order properly, what details are essential, and how different types of freight affect transportation planning. We also outline the benefits of working with a reliable and experienced logistics partner to ensure smooth delivery throughout the entire transport chain.

Successful freight transportation starts with a correctly prepared transportation order. It is the customer’s responsibility to provide the transportation company with all essential information about the goods in a timely manner. This includes details such as the number of packages, dimensions, weight, packaging method, and any special requirements.

The more accurate and comprehensive the information provided at the ordering stage, the more efficiently the transportation can be planned, scheduled, and carried out safely throughout the entire transport chain. Properly placing a transportation order helps reduce errors, delays, and unnecessary additional costs.

Freight packaging should also be carefully considered. We will provide separate guidelines on packaging for you to review.

Please pay special attention to the following when placing a transportation order:
Number of packages, weight, dimensions, and volume of the cargo
Top loading / no top loading – whether the cargo can be stacked or not
Whether the shipment is general cargo, dangerous goods, or temperature‑controlled cargo
Whether special transport is required, for example due to overlength, heavy, or sensitive cargo
Exact pickup and delivery addresses
Requested delivery schedule
Conditions at the pickup location and loading possibilities, such as availability of a loading dock, forklift, yard area, or other factors affecting transportation
Based on this information, a professional logistics company can recommend the most suitable mode of transport.

Defining the Type of Freight
When ordering transportation, it is important to define what type of freight is being shipped.

General cargo refers to individual or small shipments that do not fill a pallet or the entire vehicle cargo space. Examples include single parcels, boxes, or smaller machines. General cargo is often transported together with other customers’ shipments, making it a cost‑effective solution for smaller quantities.

In pallet transport, goods are packed on one or more transport pallets, such as FIN or EUR pallets. Palletized cargo facilitates loading, unloading, and handling, and improves transportation safety. Pallet transport is suitable when the shipment exceeds general cargo volume but does not require a full vehicle load.

When the shipment volume is large, it is referred to as a full truckload (FTL). In this case, an entire vehicle is reserved for one customer’s cargo, with no other shipments included. Full truckload transport is the most efficient solution for large quantities, urgent deliveries, or cargo that requires special care and a direct route from pickup to destination.

Choosing a Transportation Company
Reliability is crucial in freight transportation. An experienced road transportation specialist has established processes, trained personnel, and suitable equipment.

Maantie Trans Oy offers:
Reliable and on‑schedule road transportation
Flexible transport solutions for varying and changing business needs
Express and time‑critical deliveries
General cargo, pallet, and full truckload transportation, planned case by case
ADR transport and road transportation of dangerous goods in accordance with current regulations
Controlled and safe execution of explosives and other demanding special transports
Special transports
Transportation of radioactive materials
Transportation for pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical industry, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and precise handling
Air freight transportation
Organization and execution of transport‑related security checks when required
Professional and easily accessible customer service throughout the entire transport process
Modern and fit‑for‑purpose fleet for different types of cargo
Shipment tracking and clear, up‑to‑date communication with the customer

A reliable transportation company does not only handle the transport itself, but also ensures that the cargo moves safely, in compliance with regulations, and according to the agreed schedule – even in demanding and regulated transports. At Maantie Trans Oy, responsibility, expertise, and operational reliability are emphasized throughout the entire logistics chain.