Knowledge Base

Benefits of electronic ordering

Benefits of electronic ordering

The benefits of electronic data transmission in transport orders are clear, yet they are often not fully recognised in a broader context. Transport order information is still frequently shared in paper format, even though practice and research show that effective and...

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Road Transport Contract Act

Road Transport Contract Act

What is the Road Transport Contract Act? The Road Transport Contract Act is part of Finnish legislation that governs the transportation of goods by road under agreements between contracting parties. Its purpose is to ensure fair and clear terms for freight contracts...

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Instructions for consigning a shipment

Instructions for consigning a shipment

The chargeable weight takes into account the actual weight of the shipment, its cubic volume, and the actual space used on a pallet or in the loading area. The calculation also considers how the shipment is secured and its placement in the cargo space in accordance...

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General transport packaging guideline

General transport packaging guideline

Author of the article: Finnish Transport and Logistics (SKAL). Original article: General packaging guideline (PDF) This guideline compiles key considerations for packaging and packaging materials from various perspectives. It should be noted that the instructions do...

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Driving schedule

Driving schedule

Download our driving schedule Download our delivery area driving schedule below. In practice, delivery days occur more frequently, while holidays and other exceptions may reduce them. Therefore, the schedule should be considered as indicative rather than absolute....

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Consignment note

Consignment note

Instructions for using the consignment note Fill in the consignment note. Print it as a 4-page document. Staple the pages together. The consignment note is ready! Download the consignment note template below: rahtikirjapohja_2018-www (in Finnish)

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