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Special Services – Specialised Transports for Exceptional Requirements

Special Services are transport solutions beyond the standard – temperature-controlled, high-value, sensitive or dangerous-goods shipments, as well as unusual dimensions. Speed Logistics runs them as a direct transport without transhipment with premium handling, on request all the way to non-EU countries including customs. Such transports rarely fail on the driving, but on a lack of planning.

Careful loading – Special Services from Speed Logistics

Special Services stand for transport solutions beyond the standard: goods that must travel temperature-controlled, high-value technology that demands particularly careful handling, dangerous goods with specific requirements or shipments with unusual dimensions. Such transports rarely fail on the driving – they fail on a lack of planning.

Speed Logistics specialises in exactly these cases: premium handling for sensitive and high-value goods, direct transports without transhipment and personal dispatch available around the clock. On request all the way to non-EU countries – Türkiye, North Africa, the Middle East, West Africa, Central Asia – including full customs clearance.

Scope of Services: What Our Special Services Stand For

  • High-value goods: server installations, medical technology, prototypes and trade-fair exhibits – transported as a direct transport without transhipment, so the goods never leave the vehicle until delivery
  • Sensitive technology: low-vibration handling, load securing to the manufacturer's specification, lashing equipment and edge protection to suit the goods
  • Temperature-sensitive goods: temperature-controlled vehicles with a defined temperature range for goods that tolerate neither heat nor frost
  • Dangerous goods (ADR): transports of classified goods with correct documentation, labelling and vehicles and drivers approved for the purpose
  • Discreet handling: reduced information chains and dedicated contacts for security-relevant shipments

Not every requirement fits into one of these categories – and that is exactly what Special Services are for: describe the case to us and we develop the right solution. Several requirements often combine, for example high-value medical technology that must be delivered temperature-controlled and on time. Every order therefore begins with listening: what makes your goods special, and what must never happen?

Process: Planning Decides Success

For special transports, the rule is: the sooner we know the requirements, the better the outcome. When enquiring, inform us about temperature control, dangerous goods classification, goods value, sensitivities and special loading or unloading situations. Only then can we provide the right vehicle – from the panel van to the articulated truck – as well as the necessary safety measures and documents.

Based on your details, you receive a fixed-price quote within a few hours with a concrete transport concept: vehicle type, load securing, time window and, for non-EU destinations, the customs route. During the run, the shipment stays supervised via our 24/7 dispatch; in the event of deviations we inform you proactively. For recurring special shipments we store the proven concept, so follow-up transports can start without renewed coordination.

Special Services to Non-EU Countries

Demanding goods and non-EU borders are a combination that requires experience: temperature-controlled goods must not stand at the border for hours, high-value technology needs clean customs documentation with the correct goods value. We plan border clearance as a fixed part of the transport concept and handle clearance completely from EXW to DDP – so the special nature of your goods does not become a risk at the border. For temporary exports – for example trade-fair exhibits or test equipment – we choose the appropriate customs procedure, so that no unnecessary duties arise when the goods return.

What Does a Specialised Transport Cost?

Prices depend heavily on the effort: vehicle type, insured value, technical requirements, escort measures and, where applicable, permits. Dangerous goods or temperature control also affect the calculation. Flat prices would not be credible here – based on your requirements we prepare a transparent, no-obligation quote in which every cost component is traceable.

Frequently asked questions: Special Services

Which goods fall under Special Services?

Everything that overwhelms standard groupage: high-value technology such as servers, medical equipment or prototypes, sensitive and vibration-sensitive goods, temperature-controlled goods, dangerous goods under ADR, and shipments with special security or discretion needs. For each of these profiles we prepare a dedicated transport concept with the right vehicle and handling.

Why is a direct transport the best choice for high-value goods?

Because the goods never leave the vehicle between loading and delivery. Every transhipment in a terminal means additional handling – and thus risk of damage, mix-up or loss. With a direct transport, these interfaces are eliminated entirely, the transit time is shorter and the whereabouts of the shipment are always unambiguous.

Does Speed Logistics also transport dangerous goods?

Yes, we carry out dangerous goods transports under ADR. The prerequisite is that you provide us with the UN number, class and packing group when enquiring. We provide vehicles and drivers approved for this, ensure correct labelling and transport papers, and check which requirements apply on the specific route.

How does a temperature-controlled transport work?

You specify the permissible temperature range of your goods, and we provide a temperature-controlled vehicle that maintains this range throughout the entire run. It is important to state the temperature range early when enquiring, so the right vehicle is dispatched. For non-EU destinations, we plan border clearance so that no critical idle times arise.

What information does Speed Logistics need for a specialised transport?

Besides addresses, dimensions and weight, above all the special features: temperature range, dangerous goods data (UN number, class), goods value, sensitivities and the loading and unloading situation on site. The more complete these details, the more precise the transport concept – and the more reliable the fixed-price quote you receive within a few hours.

Are specialised transports also possible to non-EU countries?

Yes. We run Special Services to Türkiye, North Africa, the Middle East, West Africa and Central Asia – including full customs clearance from EXW to DDP. We plan border clearance as a fixed part of the concept, so that temperature-controlled or high-value goods do not stand unnecessarily at the border.

Common mistakes with specialised transports – what to watch out for?

The biggest mistake is stating the special features of the goods too late. If the temperature range, dangerous goods data (UN number, class, packing group), goods value or the loading and unloading situation are missing at enquiry, neither the right vehicle nor the necessary documentation can be provided in time. The more complete the details, the more precise the transport concept – and the more reliable the fixed price.

Why does planning decide the success of a specialised transport?

Because demanding goods have no standard process to fall back on: temperature-controlled goods must not stand at the border for hours, dangerous goods need correct labelling and approved vehicles, high-value technology clean customs documentation. We plan the vehicle, load securing, time window and border clearance as a fixed concept – so the special nature of your goods does not become a risk.

Request special services

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