Transport school
If you are booking your first transport with us, you may get the feeling that we use branch terms and expressions that are unfamiliar to you. We've collected a few words and concepts below and some things that are important for you to think about. Please let us know if something is unclear and we'll give you a more detailed explanation.
General conditions »
All our transports are regulated by the General Conditions of the Nordic Association of Freight Forwarders (NSAB 2000). NSAB 2000 (pdf) ».
Packaging »
Remember to pack the goods so that they tolerate normal stresses during transport and loading together with other goods. The packaging must be suitable for the sensitivity of the goods and it must not cause damage to other goods.
Control of received goods »
As a receiver, it's important to check that the packaging is not broken and that the number of parcels agrees with the number stated on the consignment note. Note any eventual deviations or damages on the consignment note and contact us if something is incorrect.
Consignment note »
As the sender, you fill in a consignment note. This document follows the goods and functions as a ticket and passport during the transport. The consignment note must have the addresses of the sender and the receiver and the delivery address if it is not the same as the receiver's address. You must also fill in a description of the goods, the number of pieces, and their weight and volume. You must also indicate whether the goods are classified as dangerous goods and any information about whether customs must be paid.
Dangerous goods »
Dangerous goods are products and agents that can injure living organisms, the environment or other goods if they are not handled correctly during transport. Examples are poisonous, corrosive or explosive agents. The transport of dangerous good requires the sender to correctly package, classify, label and mark the goods. The sender must also declare the goods according to the regulations that exist for the means of transport in question
Dimensions, weight and volume »
The price of the transport is based on the weight of the goods. However, if the goods are large in size relative to their weight, the price is calculated according to the volume. This price covers the unused loading space. The volume is measured in kilogram per cubic meter or per loading meter
| Within Sweden |
| 1 cubic meter |
= |
280 kg |
| 1 loading meter |
= |
1950 kg |
| Goods longer than 2.4 meters are taxed according to 225 kilo per length meter |
| International |
| 1 cubic meter |
= |
333 kg |
| 1 loading meter |
= |
2000 kg (within Scandinavia |
| 1 loading meter |
= |
1950 kg kilo (outside Scandinavia) |
| Goods longer than 2.4 meters are taxed according to 225 kilo per length meter |
The cubic meter measure is used for pallets with a maximum height of 1.30 meters that can be stacked. Goods that take up the entire breadth and height of the truck platform are calculated according to the loading meter measure.
Documents for foreign transports »
Special documents issued according to the particular country's regulations are required when goods are transported to countries outside the European Union. A commercial invoice is used for goods that will be sold to the receiver country. A pro-forma invoice is used for goods that are not of commercial character, such as demonstration pieces or gifts. If the value of the goods exceeds € 6 000, a so called EUR1 certificate is issued.
Insurance »
We recommend our customers to take out separate cargo insurance for the goods being transported. This can be done with the sender's insurance company or via Fraktkompaniet
Claims »
Always take care to check the number of pieces against the number stated on the consignment note. Check also the condition of the packaging. Note any deviations or damages on the consignment note and immediately contact us and the insurance company, if you have separate cargo insurance.
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