Modern logistics is not just about delivering goods from point A to point B. It is a complex system where even the smallest inaccuracy can lead to serious delays, additional costs, and customer dissatisfaction.
Imagine this scenario: a batch of goods is ordered, but due to an error in the specified dimensions, the cargo does not fit into the planned transport. The result? Delivery deadlines are missed, and the budget is exceeded.
The same can happen with an address – if only the city name is provided, for example, "Neustadt" in Germany. There are over 25 towns with this name in the country! That’s why specifying accurate postal codes is crucial in logistics.
In this article, we will explore why precise data—dimensions, postal codes, and weight—are essential in logistics and how correctly providing this information helps avoid problems.
Postal Code: Digits That Change the Distance by Hundreds of Kilometers
For example, in Poland, the distance between postal codes 64100 and 64700 is more than 150 km!
A single-digit mistake can have serious consequences:
Solution from a professional carrier:
✔ Remind customers that all postal codes and address details must be thoroughly checked before dispatch.
✔ Verify the accuracy of the information whenever possible.
✔ Contact the shipper to confirm the loading location coordinates – postal code, address, and other essential details.
It is important to remember that errors are not only technical inaccuracies in the address but also general mistakes in the provided information. For instance, confusing the company’s legal address with the warehouse address, which might be in a completely different region, can lead to costly errors.
Cargo Dimensions: Millimeters That Can Cost Thousands
First and foremost, every item or shipment has three dimensions!
Customers often provide incomplete measurements, for example, saying “one meter by one meter” without specifying the height. However, there is a significant difference between cargo measuring 1 m × 1 m × 10 cm and cargo with the same width and length but a height of 250 cm. That’s why it is important to provide complete information, which can be done through our price request form – https://www.latcarrier.lv/cenas-en
Accurate dimensions are crucial because:
✔ Cargo compartments have specific space limitations, and the carrier plans how much cargo can be loaded into the transport. If each unit’s dimensions are inaccurate, even a 2 cm error in 100 units can create a 2-meter space shortage, leading to additional expenses!
✔ If an order specifies that the equipment height is 2.9 m, but in reality, it is 3.2 m, or if the width is listed as 2.45 m but is actually 2.65 m, then special transport and additional permits may be required, significantly increasing costs.
Solution: Before shipping, carefully check cargo dimensions and all available information!
Cargo Weight: Overloading = Fines
Everything mentioned above also applies to cargo weight!
Example: A trading company ships cargo by truck. The documents state the weight as 23,500 kg, but at the transport control checkpoint, the actual weight is found to be 25,300 kg.
In this case:
This leads to financial losses (fines), wasted time (unloading and delivery delays), and damage to reputation, as the client expects their goods on time!
These examples clearly demonstrate that precision in logistics is not just a formality—it directly impacts delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction.
LATCARRIER ensures a professional approach to planning every cargo shipment so that your goods always arrive at their destination without delays or additional costs.
However, we remind you that only the transportation orderer and the cargo sender are responsible for providing accurate information regarding addresses, cargo parameters, and all numerical data in the documents!
That’s why we strongly recommend using modern technology and transmitting all data electronically – via email or messaging apps. Never rely solely on verbal communication over the phone, as it increases the risk of human errors and misinterpretation of critical numbers!
Precision = Efficiency. Let’s work together to make deliveries fast and accurate!
Imagine this scenario: a batch of goods is ordered, but due to an error in the specified dimensions, the cargo does not fit into the planned transport. The result? Delivery deadlines are missed, and the budget is exceeded.
The same can happen with an address – if only the city name is provided, for example, "Neustadt" in Germany. There are over 25 towns with this name in the country! That’s why specifying accurate postal codes is crucial in logistics.
In this article, we will explore why precise data—dimensions, postal codes, and weight—are essential in logistics and how correctly providing this information helps avoid problems.
Postal Code: Digits That Change the Distance by Hundreds of Kilometers
For example, in Poland, the distance between postal codes 64100 and 64700 is more than 150 km!
A single-digit mistake can have serious consequences:
- The shipment is sent to the wrong address.
- The company incurs additional costs for rerouting.
- Delivery is delayed.
- Resources are wasted – money, time, and possibly customer trust.
Solution from a professional carrier:
✔ Remind customers that all postal codes and address details must be thoroughly checked before dispatch.
✔ Verify the accuracy of the information whenever possible.
✔ Contact the shipper to confirm the loading location coordinates – postal code, address, and other essential details.
It is important to remember that errors are not only technical inaccuracies in the address but also general mistakes in the provided information. For instance, confusing the company’s legal address with the warehouse address, which might be in a completely different region, can lead to costly errors.
Cargo Dimensions: Millimeters That Can Cost Thousands
First and foremost, every item or shipment has three dimensions!
Customers often provide incomplete measurements, for example, saying “one meter by one meter” without specifying the height. However, there is a significant difference between cargo measuring 1 m × 1 m × 10 cm and cargo with the same width and length but a height of 250 cm. That’s why it is important to provide complete information, which can be done through our price request form – https://www.latcarrier.lv/cenas-en
Accurate dimensions are crucial because:
✔ Cargo compartments have specific space limitations, and the carrier plans how much cargo can be loaded into the transport. If each unit’s dimensions are inaccurate, even a 2 cm error in 100 units can create a 2-meter space shortage, leading to additional expenses!
✔ If an order specifies that the equipment height is 2.9 m, but in reality, it is 3.2 m, or if the width is listed as 2.45 m but is actually 2.65 m, then special transport and additional permits may be required, significantly increasing costs.
Solution: Before shipping, carefully check cargo dimensions and all available information!
Cargo Weight: Overloading = Fines
Everything mentioned above also applies to cargo weight!
Example: A trading company ships cargo by truck. The documents state the weight as 23,500 kg, but at the transport control checkpoint, the actual weight is found to be 25,300 kg.
In this case:
- Overloading results in fines of several thousand euros.
- The driver must spend time finding a place to unload part of the cargo.
- The customer receives their goods late.
This leads to financial losses (fines), wasted time (unloading and delivery delays), and damage to reputation, as the client expects their goods on time!
These examples clearly demonstrate that precision in logistics is not just a formality—it directly impacts delivery times, costs, and customer satisfaction.
LATCARRIER ensures a professional approach to planning every cargo shipment so that your goods always arrive at their destination without delays or additional costs.
However, we remind you that only the transportation orderer and the cargo sender are responsible for providing accurate information regarding addresses, cargo parameters, and all numerical data in the documents!
That’s why we strongly recommend using modern technology and transmitting all data electronically – via email or messaging apps. Never rely solely on verbal communication over the phone, as it increases the risk of human errors and misinterpretation of critical numbers!
Precision = Efficiency. Let’s work together to make deliveries fast and accurate!
