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Express Transport – Delivery in Under 24 Hours, Same-Day Possible

An express transport delivers time-critical shipments in under 24 hours – on distances up to around 800 km also same-day on the day of the order. The basis is an exclusively dispatched vehicle with no groupage detours, on long hauls with a two-driver crew for up to 1,500 km overnight.

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A stopped line, a failed supply, a customer who needs goods today: with Speed Logistics' express transport, the clock counts. We deliver time-critical shipments in under 24 hours – on distances up to around 800 km also as a same-day transport, still on the day of the order. You receive a fixed-price quote within a few hours, and the dispatch team is personally staffed 24/7, including at night, at weekends and on public holidays.

The basis of every express transport is an exclusively dispatched vehicle with no groupage detours: your shipment runs directly from ramp to ramp. From the van for the urgent pallet to the 40 t articulated truck for complete production batches, we choose the vehicle size to match the shipment – you pay for no unused capacity and do not wait for consolidation opportunities.

Same-day, overnight or scheduled: your options

  • Same-day: pickup and delivery on the same day, realistic on distances up to around 800 km
  • Overnight / express under 24 h: loading today, delivery the next day – internationally too
  • Scheduled express: delivery within a fixed time window, for example before the production start at 6 a.m.

For longer lanes we deploy a two-driver crew: two drivers keep the vehicle moving almost continuously in compliance with the EU Mobility Package, so that even 1,500 km overnight is feasible – for example Berlin–Milan for the first shift. Which option suits your deadline is clarified by the dispatch team in a short phone call, and then committed to bindingly.

Process: from enquiry to delivery

You report the lane, dimensions, weight and target date – by phone on +49 (0)30 346 467 850 or by e-mail. The dispatch team immediately checks available vehicles in the pickup area and gives you a binding fixed price including the loading time. After your approval, the vehicle rolls directly to your ramp; via GPS live tracking you follow the position and ETA through to signed proof of delivery. You receive status reports proactively – after loading, en route and before delivery. Communication runs multilingually on request, which noticeably speeds up coordination with consignees in France, Poland or Türkiye.

Express international: Europe and non-EU

For us, express does not end at the border. We run urgent shipments across Europe as well as to non-EU countries such as Türkiye or the Maghreb – including prepared customs clearance, so the shipment crosses the border without demurrage. Export papers and transit procedures are arranged in parallel with the journey; door-to-door handling is possible from EXW to DDP, so you do not have to deal with any customs formality yourself.

What does an express transport cost?

Express is a premium service: an exclusive vehicle without consolidation costs more than groupage – in return you buy time, plannability and a considerably lower risk of damage. The price depends on distance, vehicle size, lead time and time window; depending on the lane we give you a binding fixed price in advance with no subsequent surcharges. For sensitive and high-value goods, premium handling is included – from the trained driver to documented load securing. Tip for dispatchers: the earlier in the day the enquiry comes in, the greater the vehicle choice in the pickup area – with foreseeable bottlenecks, the call is worthwhile even before the shipment is finally packed.

Express options at a glance
OptionTransit timeTypical distance
Same-daypickup + delivery on the same dayup to ~800 km
Overnight / <24 hloading today, delivery next dayinternationally too
Scheduled expressfixed time window (e.g. 6 a.m.)distance-dependent

Frequently asked questions: Express Transport

How quickly does an express transport deliver?

Speed Logistics delivers express shipments in under 24 hours. On distances up to around 800 km, same-day is possible – pickup and delivery on the same day. For longer lanes, a two-driver crew ensures the vehicle runs almost continuously and even 1,500 km overnight is achievable.

Up to what distance is same-day delivery possible?

Same-day transports are realistic on distances up to around 800 km – depending on the pickup time, traffic situation and loading/unloading times. If the shipment is handed over early in the day, Berlin–Stuttgart or Berlin–Amsterdam, for example, are deliverable the same day. The dispatch team gives you a binding arrival time in advance.

Can I also order an express transport at night or at the weekend?

Yes. The Speed Logistics dispatch team is personally reachable 24/7 – including at night, at weekends and on public holidays. Especially during production stoppages, every hour counts: available vehicles in the pickup area are checked immediately, the fixed-price quote follows within a few hours, and loading often the same day.

Which vehicles does Speed Logistics use in express traffic?

Depending on shipment size, vehicles are deployed from the van with a 3.5 t gross weight through curtain-sided and box vehicles to the 40 t articulated truck. The vehicle is dispatched exclusively for your shipment – without part loads and without hub transhipment. This way you pay only for the capacity actually required.

Is an express transport also possible internationally with customs clearance?

Yes. Speed Logistics runs express shipments across Europe and to non-EU countries such as Türkiye or North Africa. Customs clearance is prepared in advance so the vehicle does not stand at the border. Handling takes place door to door under Incoterms from EXW to DDP – including multilingual communication with the consignee.

Why does express cost more than standard freight?

With express transport, a vehicle is dispatched exclusively for your shipment – without consolidation with other loads, sometimes with a two-driver crew. This capacity commitment has its price, but delivers the shortest possible transit time and a binding deadline. Speed Logistics calculates it as a fixed price with no subsequent surcharges.

How do I get the widest vehicle choice for an express transport?

The earlier in the day the enquiry comes in, the greater the vehicle choice in the pickup area. With foreseeable bottlenecks, the call is worthwhile even before the shipment is finally packed – so the dispatch team can reserve the nearest suitable vehicle early and give you a binding fixed price with a loading time.

Why are two drivers needed for overnight express?

With a two-driver crew, two drivers take turns at the wheel so the vehicle rolls almost continuously in compliance with the EU Mobility Package. Only this way can lanes of 1,000 to 1,500 km be held overnight without an overnight stop – for example Berlin–Milan for the first shift. A vehicle that keeps moving also does not stand unsecured at rest areas.

Request express transport

Contact our dispatch team – fixed-price quote within hours, available 24/7.