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Pick-up transport

In pick-up transport, the logistics provider drives to the consignor's premises to collect the shipment and carry it onward to its destination or a consolidation point.

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In pick-up transport, the logistics provider drives to the consignor's premises to collect the shipment and carry it onward to its destination or a consolidation point.

The initiative to collect rests with the carrier – this sets pick-up transport apart from drop-off arrangements, where the consignor delivers goods to the forwarder or depot.

Pick-up runs are typically embedded in pre-carriage tours, with a single vehicle calling on several shippers in a region before the consolidated load enters the long-haul network.

Last updated: 22 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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In pick-up transport, the logistics provider drives to the consignor's premises to collect the shipment and carry it onward to its destination or a consolidation point. The initiative to collect rests with the carrier – this sets pick-up transport apart from drop-off arrangements, where the consignor delivers goods to the forwarder or depot. Pick-up runs are typically embedded in pre-carriage tours, with a single vehicle calling on several shippers in a region before the consolidated load enters the long-haul network. In B2B freight, collection slots are usually contractually fixed; in CEP services, bookings are often placed via digital platforms or standing orders.

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