Features of cargo transportation in the summer

At first glance, summer is the perfect time for freight transportation in Lviv. City roads are unloaded at the expense of summer residents and tourists who move to the suburbs or fly away to rest in Turkey or Egypt. Freight volume is growing, the frost does not spoil the mood, and the ice on the pavement does not create a risk of an emergency, and does not load the truck towards the roadside ditch when changing the speed limit.

 

But how does it come about that freight rates with the onset of summer, they do not decline as actively as customers would like? What can be transported in the warm season, and what is not worth it? And what obstacles do truckers have to face in June-August in order to safely and safely deliver cargo from point A to point B?

 

Cargo transportation services

 

Freight market grows faster in summer than in winter. At the same time, there are certain difficulties in the personnel sphere. Few people like to work at a temperature of +30 ° C and above. Therefore, logistics departments have to take into account the increase in the level of loading and the number of drivers.

 

The main complicating factor in the summer is the heat. Due to heat and suffocation, climate equipment often fails, the body and interior of the car overheat. Cargo transportation services become more popular, but cars often “boil” and end up in the service area. Only timely maintenance and regular monitoring of the condition of cooling systems can change the situation.

 

Road services can also knock down delivery times. In summer, scheduled repairs of the road surface are traditionally carried out, which also needs to be taken into account when planning cargo transportation routes.

 

Freight volume

 

Economical cargo transportation often involve the use of standard sheds, bodies and trailers. This is true when it comes to transporting building materials or furniture. Cargo transportation services for some goods in the summer often require the use of specific equipment: refrigerators, heat-insulating tents, etc.

 

In summer, the most difficult to transport:

 

• confectionery, chocolate and sweets. Due to the high temperature, they often begin to melt during transport if the interior of the body is not protected from heat and sunlight;
• vegetable and meat preserves. It is recommended to store at temperatures up to +25 °C. Increased freight traffic may lead to the transportation of canned food in ordinary metal trailers at +40 C and above;
• fruits and vegetables. As well as seedlings and pots with fresh flowers. If the transportation technology is not followed, the plants may wither or damage the root system during shaking;
• medicines and household chemicals. Whatever freight rates, it is possible to transport antibiotics, antipyretic suppositories, syrups and solutions only in special refrigerators.

 

Trailers with air conditioning and refrigeration units solve the problems of transporting fragile goods that require strict adherence to temperature conditions. Therefore, before studying freight market in search of the most favorable offer price, it is worth learning more about the technical equipment of the fleets of applicant companies.

Economical cargo transportation

 

Economical cargo transportation in summer, using refrigerators and awnings is also not uncommon. Large enterprises can afford to reduce tariffs in the summer if they have enough trucks and drivers.

 

But we must not forget that during the sweltering heat, every day of delivery delay matters. Choose carriers who are confident in their abilities and have been working in this area for more than a year. The positive reputation of the company is a guarantee that nothing will happen to your cargo, no matter how difficult the path to the warehouse gate or store door may be.