Some delivery dates are not negotiable: the exhibition setup, the time window at the central warehouse, the crane that is only on site for one day, the installation team that has already been booked. As a fixed-date freight forwarder, Speed Logistics guarantees the promised delivery date in writing – with a fixed price and, on request, a penalty clause for lateness. This turns a non-binding declaration of intent into a robust planning instrument for your project and production logistics.
You receive the quote within a few hours, and the dispatch team is personally reachable around the clock. We run fixed-date transports in Germany, across Europe and to non-EU countries including customs clearance – as a direct run without reloading, with vehicles from the van to the 40 t articulated truck. This keeps the entire routing in one hand and the deadline under our control.
What a fixed date means at Speed Logistics
A fixed date is more than a desired date: you receive a guaranteed delivery date with a written fixed-price commitment. On request we agree a penalty clause that takes effect in the event of culpable lateness – you thereby measurably shift the schedule risk onto us. Fixed delivery days, specific time windows (such as 8:00–10:00 a.m.) or delivery at a fixed time are possible. The tighter the window, the more buffer we plan in – and the more reliably you can book a crane, staff or ramp slot against it.
How we secure the deadline
- Buffer planning: the route and departure time are calculated backwards from the delivery date – with a time reserve for traffic, borders and the ramp
- GPS live tracking with real-time ETA: you and your consignee see at any time when the vehicle arrives
- Proactive dispatch: in the event of deviations we intervene before the deadline slips – for example through a driver change or alternative routes
- Two-driver crew on long hauls: for deadlines that can only be held with continuous driving
- Direct run without reloading: no hub where your shipment could be left standing
Typical use cases for fixed-date transports
Our customers book fixed dates above all for exhibition and event logistics with fixed setup times, for deliveries into the time-window systems of retail and industry, for machine deliveries with a booked crane or installation team, and for supplies where a line stoppage threatens. Even on non-EU lanes with customs clearance – for example to Türkiye – we plan the border crossing with a buffer so that the fixed date holds despite clearance. In short: wherever a delay triggers follow-on costs – demurrage, contractual penalties, lost ramp slots or waiting staff – the guaranteed delivery quickly pays off against the risk.
Costs: guide prices for fixed-date transports
The price depends on the deadline severity (delivery day, time window or time of day), distance and vehicle size. Depending on the lane and lead time, the non-binding guide price is around €399–2,499 per date. In return you receive a fixed price guaranteed in writing – calculable to the euro, with no subsequent surcharges, even if traffic or waiting times arise en route. For recurring fixed dates – such as the weekly delivery to the central warehouse – we agree fixed terms and well-rehearsed processes, so that every run starts without renewed coordination. Give us your date on +49 (0)30 346 467 850: the binding quote is ready within a few hours, and you receive the deadline commitment in writing.