Consumer Goods Transport

Types of consumer goods we transport

In the transport of consumer goods, merchandise can be classified into different categories according to its use and purchase frequency:

• Basic consumer goods: products essential for daily life such as food, cleaning products or cosmetics
• Durable goods: items with a long useful life such as household appliances, furniture and technology
• Speciality products: items with unique brand characteristics that are purchased less frequently
• Convenience goods or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG): easily accessible products bought quickly and used frequently
• Shopping goods: items purchased less frequently due to their cost or effort involved (cars, seasonal clothing)
• Mass-market products: items produced on a large scale with extremely high consumer demand

Consumer goods transport process

The transport process for consumer goods follows a specific procedure to guarantee their integrity during shipment and timely delivery:

• Reception and classification: inspection and preparation of goods according to type and destination
• Packaging and labelling: use of appropriate materials to protect products and facilitate identification
• Transport mode selection: trucks, containers or multimodal transport according to cargo needs
• Documentation and permit management: compliance with customs and health regulations
• Real-time tracking: shipment monitoring to guarantee delivery within deadlines
• Delivery and distribution: coordination with the end client to optimise unloading and storage

Transport times and costs

Transport times depend on multiple factors such as the distance to destination, transport mode and the specific requirements of each product type. Road shipments within the same region can take between 24 and 72 hours. International sea shipments can range from 15 to 45 days depending on the destination port and customs procedures. For perishable products we offer express solutions that minimise transit time. Costs are determined by the nature of the goods, the distance to be covered and the resources needed for their transport.