"Transportation is the center of the world! It is the glue of our daily lives. When it goes well, we don't see it!"
- Robin Chase -
Domestic shipping (HU)
At Alpok-Trans Kft., we believe that protecting domestic companies and businesses is an essential part of Hungary’s proper functioning. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to us that domestic transport needs are met by domestic contractors and companies. In addition to “domestic protection,” an essential goal of our domestic transport activities is to provide our partners with solutions that are competitively priced and whose transport dynamics are fully tailored to our partners’ needs.
"If you're competitor-focused, you have to wait until there is a competitor doing something..."
- Jeff Bezos -
...that's why we act ahead of our competitors!
International shipping
Today, thanks to technological advances, European countries and the world are growing closer together. One of the cornerstones of the ever-accelerating and expanding foreign trade transactions is adequate international shipping. The production and trade developing between nations and countries brings clear advantages, but also presents business partners with a number of challenges to overcome. Unexpected events on the international stage in recent years have greatly increased the value of reliable, fair business partners. Alpok-Trans Kft. is a stable, predictable, and reliable partner for its partners in solving a significant part of these challenges. Without claiming to be exhaustive, here are a few challenges we have already solved and continue to help our partners with:
Driver shortage
According to a survey and announcement by the IRU (International Road Transport Union), there were more than 233,000 unfilled truck driver positions in the EU and approximately 10,000 in Hungary in the recent period. Despite these shocking shortage figures, our colleagues have always been able to provide our partners with transport capacity.
Drastic increase in transport costs
Everyone is aware of the significant increase in the price of energy sources (including fuel), road tolls, service costs, and driver wages. Freight carriers are forced to incorporate these costs into their fees… but they do not do so to the same extent or in the same proportion. Thanks to our internationally recognized and reliable partner network, Alpok-Trans Kft. continues to provide its clients with the excellent value-for-money freight solutions they have come to expect.
Customs clearance, administration
For shipments arriving from outside the EU, compliance with tax and customs regulations must also be ensured. Different regulations apply depending on the location where the cargo arrives. Alpok-Trans Kft. can help with the smooth handling of cargo in many locations thanks to its careful and experienced customs clearance partners.
Documentation management
In addition to dynamic solutions for transport tasks, fast processing of transport documents and immediate confirmation of unloading are key for companies engaged in commercial and manufacturing activities. Various contractual criteria require strict document management procedures from all companies involved. Our team members help ensure compliance with the required rules and deadlines through continuous communication and digital, electronic document delivery.
„No wind favors he who does not know to which port he is sailing.”
- Lucius Annaeus Seneca -
We always know where our shipments are coming from and where they are going!
Incoterms
INCOTERMS International Commercial Terms are the most widely recognized customs in foreign trade. It is a trademark of the rules developed by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). In everyday language… INCOTERMS standards are one of the fundamental documents of international trade, providing specific guidance for those involved in global trade imports and exports on a daily basis. They are a set of three-letter trade terms that
define the obligations, risks, and costs associated with the delivery of goods from the seller to the buyer. They provide a common language and framework for parties involved in trade, ensuring that all parties clearly understand their responsibilities and rights.
Good logistics are invisible; their true value is only recognized when they are lacking.
A reliable freight forwarder not only provides transportation, but also solves the challenges of time and space.
Apply for Entry Permit
Local traffic regulation and restrictions are an inherent part of urban development. As a result, larger transport vehicles may need to obtain a permit to deliver goods to certain areas. Our staff carefully check whether an entry permit is required and, if necessary, take the necessary steps to obtain one.
A shipment is never just goods to us – we transport honor, promises, trust, and the future.
Time slot booking
In order to manage the ever-increasing transport demands in the most optimal way, more and more companies are introducing loading management systems. Thanks to these solutions, they can deliver cargo to freight carriers faster, more accurately, and more reliably. In addition to company-specific systems, several national and international platforms are also available to freight forwarders. The staff at Alpok-Trans Kft. monitor changes to these platforms and assist in setting the appropriate times. One of the best-known European systems is the TRANSPOREON Time Slot Management Platform.
The result of our work is a peaceful solution for businesses and a secure supply of goods for customers.
Guidance
What you need to consider before organizing a shipment…
What questions do our partners frequently ask?
How should we pack it? How should we lift it safely? What should we use to lift it? How should we secure it? Why doesn’t the cargo move around in the cargo hold? Is transport safe? Who takes care of the product? What guarantees do we get? When will the cargo arrive at the partner’s location? When and how will we get the packaging back? What documents are required? What insurance should we take out for the cargo? Who is responsible for unloading? Who handles customs? What is ADR? What kind of exam is required? Where do we apply for a permit? Where do we book a time slot? How much does it cost? Will we receive an invoice? When do we have to pay? … and the list goes on.
What is your question for us?
A common and important question:
“Should we buy a car or entrust the task to a good transport company? We regularly encounter this dilemma with our partners… The only way to answer this question is with mathematics. It is worth calculating the actual costs (such as car depreciation, service fees, insurance, weight tax, the cost of the employee performing the driver’s job, and if they are not just a driver, the loss of work, travel allowances, etc.) and not just the price of fuel. If you want to make a responsible decision, careful calculations provide a reliable basis for making the right choice. However, careful planning also requires planning for negative events, such as a possible accident, and accepting the costs and losses incurred in the event of damage caused by carelessness. Alpok-Trans Kft., as a freight forwarder, eliminates all these risks and hidden costs, and the company does not even need to employ a qualified logistics specialist to obtain a professional solution covering every detail.