As soon as a shipment exceeds the standard dimensions of a Euro pallet, parcel services and groupage networks reach their limits: oversize surcharges, transhipment at several hubs and unclear transit times are the result. Speed Logistics moves large shipments as direct transport without transhipment – from over-width pallets and long goods to crated packages several metres in length. You tell us the dimensions, weight and deadline, we provide the right vehicle and deliver door to door.
You receive the fixed-price offer within a few hours, and our dedicated dispatch team is available around the clock. For consignees in non-EU countries – such as Türkiye, the Maghreb or the Gulf region – we additionally handle the complete customs clearance from EXW to DDP.
What counts as a large shipment?
In practice we speak of large shipments when at least one of these criteria applies:
- Packages above the standard dimension of 80 × 120 cm or over 2.20 m in height
- Long goods such as profiles, pipes or shafts from around 3 m in length
- Individual weights that overwhelm a tail lift or hand pallet truck (from approx. 1,000 kg)
- Shipments made up of many pallet spaces that justify a part load or full truckload
For each of these scenarios we choose the right equipment – from the curtainside Sprinter with 4.2 m loading length and the 7.5-tonne truck with tail lift to the articulated lorry with 13.6 m loading floor and side loading for crane handling.
Process: from enquiry to delivery
You send us the dimensions, weight, loading and unloading point and the required date. Our dispatch team checks vehicle availability and route and draws up a binding fixed-price offer – depending on the lane and lead time, usually within a few hours. Once the order is placed, we assign a vehicle exclusively to your shipment: no groupage, no intermediate stops, no transhipment. Loading by slot or time window is just as possible as pre-delivery notification of the consignee.
Load securing and handling for oversized goods
Large packages need more than lashing straps: we factor anti-slip mats, edge protectors, load bars and, where required, tight-fit loading into the vehicle choice from the outset. For sensitive or high-value goods – plant components, glass, painted parts – Speed Logistics offers premium handling with appropriate padding and documented handover. On request, photos of loading and securing accompany the digital transport record, and you receive the CMR consignment note after delivery.
Costs for sending large shipments
The price depends on vehicle size, distance, loading-metre requirement, deadline pressure and any additional services such as tail lift or customs clearance. A dedicated Sprinter direct transport within Germany is, depending on lane and lead time, roughly in the range of €1.00–1.60 per kilometre, an articulated lorry correspondingly higher – it becomes binding with your specific fixed-price offer. There are no hidden surcharges: the quoted price applies door to door.
Part load or exclusive vehicle?
Not every large shipment needs its own articulated lorry. If the deadline allows some flexibility, we check a part load on a suitable lane – that noticeably lowers the cost. If the deadline is tight, the goods are sensitive or the package is hard to combine (over-width, over-height, non-stackable), the exclusive vehicle is the right choice: it runs without intermediate stops, and the load securing is designed solely around your package. When preparing the quote, our dispatch team lays out both options if both are realistic – you decide by budget and time pressure. We also plan multi-stage projects, such as a plant delivered in several part loads over two weeks, as one overall package with a single point of contact.