Choosing the right vehicle is one of the key steps in logistics. It directly affects delivery speed, costs, and cargo safety.
LATCARRIER offers tailored solutions for international freight, local deliveries, and express transport across Latvia and Europe.
Read on to find out which transport option suits your needs best!
LATCARRIER offers tailored solutions for international freight, local deliveries, and express transport across Latvia and Europe.
Read on to find out which transport option suits your needs best!
Main Types of Transport for Freight Deliveries
Lorry
• Ideal for transporting large-volume and heavy cargo
• Cost-efficient over long distances and international routes
• Enables secure, single-trip deliveries without reloading
• Available lorry types: curtain-sided trailers, insulated trailers, refrigerated trucks (with temperature control), and flatbed platforms for oversized cargo (e.g., construction machinery, aggregates, large-scale equipment such as wind turbine components)
Cargo Van
• Perfect for urgent, time-sensitive, and customized deliveries
• Easy to manoeuvre in urban areas
• Best suited for small loads where speed and flexibility are key
Box Truck
• Mid-sized option between a cargo van and a lorry
• Capacity: 8 to 20 Euro pallets; payload from 3.5 to 12 tonnes
• Great for local deliveries, B2B logistics, and consolidated freight
• Often equipped with a rear liftgate
• Ideal for transporting large-volume and heavy cargo
• Cost-efficient over long distances and international routes
• Enables secure, single-trip deliveries without reloading
• Available lorry types: curtain-sided trailers, insulated trailers, refrigerated trucks (with temperature control), and flatbed platforms for oversized cargo (e.g., construction machinery, aggregates, large-scale equipment such as wind turbine components)
Cargo Van
• Perfect for urgent, time-sensitive, and customized deliveries
• Easy to manoeuvre in urban areas
• Best suited for small loads where speed and flexibility are key
Box Truck
• Mid-sized option between a cargo van and a lorry
• Capacity: 8 to 20 Euro pallets; payload from 3.5 to 12 tonnes
• Great for local deliveries, B2B logistics, and consolidated freight
• Often equipped with a rear liftgate
What to Consider When Choosing Transport?
Cargo Volume and Weight
Small and lightweight shipments can be handled with a cargo van or box truck.
Bulky or heavy loads require a lorry with suitable payload capacity and proper securing equipment.
Urgency and Driving Restrictions
For express deliveries, cargo vans are often preferred, as they are not subject to EU driving and rest-time regulations.
Lorry drivers must follow strict driving schedules and mandatory rest breaks, which can affect delivery times on longer routes.
Route Distance
Longer routes require more fuel efficiency and planning:
• International freight: lorry = the most economical and practical option
• Local delivery: cargo van or box truck is more flexible and efficient
Loading / Unloading Conditions and Site Access
Is there a loading dock at the destination?
→ A standard lorry or box truck without extra equipment will suffice.
Is unloading equipment available (e.g., forklifts, handlers)?
→ No liftgate needed; unloading can be handled on-site.
No ramp or unloading equipment?
→ A vehicle with a rear lift and pallet jack (manual trolley) is required so the driver can unload independently.
This info is critical during the planning stage as it affects delivery timing, costs, and feasibility.
Note: Unless otherwise agreed, per the CMR Convention, loading is the responsibility of the sender, and unloading is the responsibility of the receiver.
Site Accessibility
City centres, old towns, narrow yards, gardening colonies, and private neighbourhoods with tight access can make lorry entry difficult.
In such cases, opt for a more compact vehicle — a cargo van or box truck.
Small and lightweight shipments can be handled with a cargo van or box truck.
Bulky or heavy loads require a lorry with suitable payload capacity and proper securing equipment.
Urgency and Driving Restrictions
For express deliveries, cargo vans are often preferred, as they are not subject to EU driving and rest-time regulations.
Lorry drivers must follow strict driving schedules and mandatory rest breaks, which can affect delivery times on longer routes.
Route Distance
Longer routes require more fuel efficiency and planning:
• International freight: lorry = the most economical and practical option
• Local delivery: cargo van or box truck is more flexible and efficient
Loading / Unloading Conditions and Site Access
Is there a loading dock at the destination?
→ A standard lorry or box truck without extra equipment will suffice.
Is unloading equipment available (e.g., forklifts, handlers)?
→ No liftgate needed; unloading can be handled on-site.
No ramp or unloading equipment?
→ A vehicle with a rear lift and pallet jack (manual trolley) is required so the driver can unload independently.
This info is critical during the planning stage as it affects delivery timing, costs, and feasibility.
Note: Unless otherwise agreed, per the CMR Convention, loading is the responsibility of the sender, and unloading is the responsibility of the receiver.
Site Accessibility
City centres, old towns, narrow yards, gardening colonies, and private neighbourhoods with tight access can make lorry entry difficult.
In such cases, opt for a more compact vehicle — a cargo van or box truck.
Why Choose LATCARRIER?
- Wide vehicle selection — from cargo vans to full lorries
- Extensive experience in both local and international transport
- Express delivery and custom-tailored solutions
- Reliable planning, clear communication, and full support at every step
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