What is Meant by Commercial Cargo?
What is Meant by Commercial Cargo?
In this article, we explore what commercial cargo is, what types of transport are used, and how to choose a carrier.
Definition of Commercial Cargo
Having your own fleet for transporting company goods is not always cost-effective. You need to cover vehicle maintenance costs and pay loaders' salaries. It is simpler and cheaper to focus on production and use third-party companies for deliveries.
Thus, all transportation carried out under a contract using third-party transport is called commercial. Accordingly, the transported cargo is also referred to as commercial.
Commercial cargo can vary in scale:
- Deliveries of goods, raw materials, or components from different countries;
- Transportation between cities;
- Deliveries of large-sized goods from stores.
Even relocations can fall under commercial cargo transportation.
For this type of transportation, all modes of transport are used—ground, water, and air—but the largest share is occupied by road transport. It allows for quick route adjustments and covers the most remote areas of the country. Additionally, the so-called "last mile"—delivery to the doorstep—is only possible with road transport.
How to Choose a Carrier Company?
Before requesting a commercial proposal from a transport company, ensure that it has a license for transportation.
Secondly, if you need to transport specific cargo—oversized, non-standard, or hazardous—make sure the company offers such services. This means it should have the appropriate vehicles and experienced, trained personnel.
If the carrier is large, you can find complete information online. The customer has the right to expect a full range of services—from dispatch and tracking to doorstep delivery. You can also request freight forwarding services for commercial cargo.
