A missing part on a construction site, a document to hand over in person, a customer order to deliver quickly: businesses regularly need fast transport. Express transport encompasses several solutions that are worth distinguishing.
What is express transport?
Express transport refers to the rapid handling of a shipment, generally through direct delivery, without passing through a sorting hub. The vehicle leaves your address and travels directly to the recipient. This solution is suitable for parcels, documents, spare parts or small equipment.
What are the main solutions?
- **Urgent delivery**: a shipment to be handled as soon as possible, depending on the carrier's availability. - **Dedicated runs**: a vehicle allocated exclusively to your shipment, from point A to point B. - **Pickup and collection**: the carrier collects goods from a supplier or customer and brings them to you. - **Delivery between businesses or warehouses**: transfers between your sites or to your partners. - **Business courier runs**: one-off trips to deliver or collect documents or small equipment.
Is urgent service always possible?
No reputable carrier can guarantee immediate service in all circumstances. The feasibility of an urgent delivery depends on the availability of vehicles and drivers at the time of your request. The best approach is to call directly for quick confirmation, rather than waiting for a written response.
How to prepare an effective express request?
To save time, provide the following at first contact:
- the exact collection and delivery addresses; - the nature, number and size of the parcels; - the name and telephone number of a person on site at each address; - the delivery deadline, if any.
A photo of the shipment, sent by messaging, also helps with planning the right vehicle.
One-off express service or a regular arrangement?
If your urgent requests recur, it may be more efficient to establish a regular arrangement: scheduled rounds, reserved time slots or local last-mile distribution. This reduces urgent situations and improves predictability.
KENKENY S.A. organises express transport and deliveries in Luxembourg subject to availability, as well as regular rounds for businesses.