{"id":1046,"date":"2025-07-07T07:57:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T07:57:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relon.pl\/?p=1046"},"modified":"2025-07-23T18:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T18:10:34","slug":"what-influences-the-cost-of-transportation-relon-logistics-guide-freight-and-transport-in-glogow-lubin-polkowice-and-surrounding-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relon.pl\/en\/what-influences-the-cost-of-transportation-relon-logistics-guide-freight-and-transport-in-glogow-lubin-polkowice-and-surrounding-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"What influences the cost of transportation? Relon Logistics Guide \u2013 freight and transport in G\u0142og\u00f3w, Lubin, Polkowice, and surrounding areas."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Organizing freight transport is not just a matter of distance, but also many other factors that affect the final price of the service. If you’re looking for a reliable transport company operating in cities like G\u0142og\u00f3w, Lubin, Polkowice, Leszno, Nowa S\u00f3l, Zielona G\u00f3ra, Legnica or Rawicz, this guide will help you better understand what influences pricing in the freight and transport industry.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Distance and route:<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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Distance<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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The longer the distance, the higher the cost – that much is obvious. However, it\u2019s worth remembering that costs don\u2019t increase linearly. First and foremost, the carrier has to cover fixed costs such as:<\/span><\/p>

  • vehicle leasing,<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • insurance,<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • driver\u2019s salary,<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  • other company operating expenses.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    These expenses are incurred daily, regardless of how many kilometers are driven. Only then are variable costs added, such as:<\/span><\/p>

    • fuel,<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • road tolls,<\/span><\/p><\/li>

    • vehicle wear and tear.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

      This is one of the reasons why there is no universal per-kilometer rate \u2013 each transport job requires an individual calculation.<\/span><\/p>

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      Estimated example:<\/span><\/p>

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      If you’d like to make a rough estimate of transport costs, you can assume:<\/span><\/p>

      fixed costs: approx. \u20ac250\u2013350 per day for a tractor + trailer unit, <\/span>variable costs: approx. \u20ac0.70\/km under EU conditions.<\/span><\/p>

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      Example route \u2013 600 km: (600 km \u00d7 \u20ac0.70) + \u20ac300 = <\/span>\u20ac720<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>

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      Route \u2013 what matters?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

      • Countries and roads \u2013 Transport costs depend on where the vehicle is operating. Road tolls in the EU range from \u20ac0 to as much as \u20ac0.50\/km on certain stretches in the Alps or Austria. The average rate is around \u20ac0.30\/km.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

      • Terrain \u2013 This has a significant impact on fuel consumption.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

        A loaded truck can burn up to 10 liters more fuel per 100 km in mountainous areas compared to flat terrain. This results in a cost difference of about \u20ac15 per 100 km.<\/span><\/p>

        • Supply and demand \u2013 The availability of cargo and vehicles has a huge impact on rates. The rule is simple: <\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

          fewer trucks = higher rates, fewer shipments = lower rates.<\/span><\/p>

          That\u2019s why, for example, exports to France, southern Germany, or Italy can cost up to twice as much as imports from those regions.<\/span><\/p>

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          2. Type of cargo \u2013 trailer and vehicle type<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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          ADR (hazardous), refrigerated, oversized, pallet-exchange, or high-value cargo increases risk and requires specialized equipment and special permits \u2013 which raises the rate.<\/span><\/p>

          The general rule is:<\/span><\/p>

          more specialized cargo = higher rate, more universal cargo = lower rate<\/span><\/em><\/p>

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          3. Delivery time and vehicle availability<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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          Express shipments (e.g. urgent deliveries or weekend transports) come with higher rates.<\/span><\/p>

          High seasonality, especially around holiday periods, affects both vehicle availability and transport service prices.<\/span><\/p>

          Less time-sensitive shipments are usually cheaper to transport \u2013 the more flexibility there is for pickup and delivery, the lower the cost can be. However, it\u2019s important to note that if the time between loading and delivery significantly exceeds the actual travel time, this is considered a storage or warehousing service, which comes with additional costs.<\/span><\/p>

          Example: You want to transport a shipment from Warsaw to Berlin. Loading takes place on Monday morning. Normally, the delivery could take place the same day or on Tuesday morning (distance: 570 km = approx. 8 hours of driving at an average speed of 70 km\/h).<\/span><\/p>

          However, if the client requests delivery on Wednesday or Thursday, a storage fee must be added to the transport cost.<\/span><\/p>

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          4. Supply and demand<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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          The transport industry has shown clear seasonality for years. This is driven by a variety of factors, such as:<\/span><\/p>

          • increased production at the end of the year<\/span><\/p><\/li>

          • factory shutdowns during July and August<\/span><\/p><\/li>

          • seasonal fruit and vegetable harvests in the autumn, especially in Southern Europe<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

            All of these factors directly affect the availability of both cargo and vehicles, which leads to fluctuations in transport service prices.<\/span><\/p>

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            When the number of shipments exceeds the availability of vehicles \u2013 rates go up.<\/span><\/p>

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            When there are many free carriers on the market \u2013 rates go down.<\/span><\/p>

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            5. Operating costs \u2013 independent of the carrier<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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            These are costs over which we have no direct control, yet they make up the largest portion of total transport expenses. Government regulations and geopolitical situations have the biggest impact on them.<\/span><\/p>

            The main costs include:<\/span><\/p>

            • fuel<\/span><\/p><\/li>

            • driver salaries<\/span><\/p><\/li>

            • road tolls, vignettes, toll fees<\/span><\/p><\/li>

            • maintenance, insurance (including cargo liability insurance), leasing<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

              6. Loading and unloading conditions<\/b><\/span><\/p>

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              The time spent on loading and unloading directly affects the cost of transport. The longer the driver waits in line, secures the cargo, or performs additional tasks, the higher the service cost. This is because the driver\u2019s working time is limited \u2013 both driving hours and total active work time. Long waits reduce the available driving time, which directly impacts the company\u2019s efficiency and costs.<\/span><\/p>

              Currently, there are no clear regulations specifying the maximum waiting time without additional charges. However, the industry standard assumes:<\/span><\/p>

              • maximum loading or unloading time is 4 hours<\/span><\/p><\/li>

              • for each additional hour, an extra fee of about \u20ac30 applies<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>

                The same applies to additional tasks such as self-loading or unloading by the driver \u2013 these are also not regulated by law. If such tasks are to be performed, they should be agreed upon in advance and properly calculated.<\/span><\/p>

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                Looking for a reliable transport company in G\u0142og\u00f3w, Lubin, Polkowice, or nearby?<\/b><\/span><\/p>

                Trust Relon Logistics \u2013 professionals with experience who offer competitive prices and ensure the safety of your cargo.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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