Direct Runs – Direct to the Destination Without Transshipment
Time-critical shipments without transshipment – Same-Day & Overnight at fixed prices.
Book and ship a direct run with NexCargo
Do you have a shipment that cannot take a detour? On a direct run one vehicle carries your goods and nothing else: loaded at your site, unloaded at the consignee, with no transhipment depot, no second job and no waiting for other shipments in between. The arrival time therefore does not depend on anyone else’s stops.
You book the direct run entirely online: enter the pickup and delivery address, choose the vehicle, place the order. From a sprinter with four pallet spaces to a semi-trailer with 33 pallet spaces and 24,000 kg payload, we plan the vehicle that fits your shipment — throughout Germany, to 23 European countries and to non-EU destinations such as Switzerland, where the customs declaration and export papers are part of the job.
You pay for the journey, not the volume: the per-kilometre rate depends on the vehicle and starts at €0.80 for the sprinter, with diesel and tolls included. Direct runs start at €99, same-day and overnight are possible — for production stoppages, deadline pressure and anything that cannot wait until tomorrow.
Direct Runs – What is possible?
| Shipping Costs | from €99 including pickup Without hidden costs (incl. diesel, toll & oversized surcharge) |
| Max. Package Dimensions | 600 × 240 × 240 cm (L × W × H) |
| Max. Shipment Size | The whole vehicle — up to 33 euro pallets or 13.6 loading metres From the sprinter (4 pallet spaces) to the semi-trailer (33 pallet spaces / 24,000 kg) |
| Max. Package Weight | From 30 kg: must be fork-liftable / palletised Up to 1,000 kg: loading & unloading by us From 1,001 kg: loading & unloading by sender & recipient |
| Possible Packaging Materials | Carton, euro pallet, disposable pallet, wire mesh box, wooden crate, flight case, IBC container and more |
| Packing Materials | Pallet (from 30 kg), cardboard, bubble wrap, styrofoam, edge protection, straps |
| Transport Insurance | Available to add at low cost |
| Pickup Included | Today (when booked by 10:00), tomorrow or on your desired date |
| Delivery Time | Same-day and overnight possible · A fixed delivery date can be chosen |
| Always Included | Online price & transit time quote · Online shipment tracking · Customer service advice · Support via email, phone, WhatsApp & live chat |
| Further Add-On Options | Delivery authorisation, climate contribution, pickup & delivery driver notification, hazardous goods shipping, pallet exchange and more |
| Possible Delivery Countries | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Portugal, UK, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Denmark, Slovenia, Sweden, Romania, Norway, Latvia, Croatia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Belgium, France, Finland, Ireland & Greece |
What does a direct run cost?
On a direct run the price does not come from weight and volume but from the journey itself: the vehicle is out for you alone for the duration of the job, so you pay for the route rather than a share of it.
You are billed per kilometre, and the rate depends on the vehicle — from €0.80 for the sprinter through €1.15 for the 7.5 t lorry to €1.50 for the semi-trailer. Diesel and tolls are already in the rate and are not added as a surcharge.
Only what you expressly choose comes on top: a tail lift, forklift or manual handling by the driver, a fixed delivery date or extended transport insurance. Loading via ramp, from the side or from above carries no extra charge, and neither does the customs declaration for non-EU destinations such as Switzerland on standard shipments.
Other transport types: Courier Services · Less Than Truckload (LTL) · Full Truck Load (FTL)
| Route | Vehicle | Standard transit | Price from (net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf → Dortmund (approx. 70 km) | Sprinter · 4 pallet spaces | same-day possible | €99.00 |
| Cologne → Frankfurt (approx. 195 km) | 7.5 t lorry · 15 pallet spaces | 0–1 business day | €224.25 |
| Hanover → Leipzig (approx. 265 km) | Curtain-side van · 6 pallet spaces | 0–1 business day | €265.00 |
| Berlin → Stuttgart (approx. 635 km) | Semi-trailer · 33 pallet spaces | 1 business day | €952.50 |
Guide prices net, plus VAT. The binding price depends on the pickup and delivery address, the date, the type of loading and unloading and the options chosen, and is fixed before you book.
How booking a direct run works
Booking with NexCargo takes less than 3 minutes – fully digital, no phone call needed.
First enter the pickup and delivery location along with the dimensions of your package and receive an immediate fixed price.
Compare the available transport options and select additional services such as express or direct run if needed.
Complete the shipment data, choose your preferred payment method and commission the shipment with just a few clicks.
Why NexCargo for your Direct Runs?
Compared to classic parcel services NexCargo offers decisive advantages – especially for shipments that DHL, UPS or DPD do not accept.
Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Our shipment tracking runs in real time – you can always see where your freight is. Automatic status emails inform you of every status change.
Full Insurance Included
Every transport is covered with basic insurance up to €750 goods value. Extended transport insurance can be added for high-value freight.
Express from 24 Hours
When time is critical, NexCargo delivers your shipment within 24 hours. Express transports are available for all routes nationwide.
No Minimum Quantity
Whether a single shipment or a large order: NexCargo has no minimum quantity. Every shipment is transported with the same care.
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