{"id":4904,"date":"2026-09-03T14:36:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T12:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/white-paper\/road-freight-costs-and-organization\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:21:33","slug":"road-freight-costs-and-organization","status":"publish","type":"white-paper","link":"https:\/\/www.makeitalia.com\/en\/white-paper\/road-freight-costs-and-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"Road Freight: Costs and Organization"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Road Freight: Costs and Organization <\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>The most important elements to consider in freight transport management. Measures to adopt when selecting a carrier in order to achieve cost reductions.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Request the White Paper<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Whitepaper-makeitalia.jpeg\" alt=\"Un libro rosso posato su uno scaffale di libri bianchi.\"><\/p>\n<div>Request the document<\/div>\n<h2>Fill out the form to receive the White Paper<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Enter your details in the form to conveniently receive the full White Paper by email.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>    <script src=\"https:\/\/js-eu1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/9304931.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"eu1\" data-form-id=\"2ca0abf8-93b2-43ec-a1b8-20380ffe207c\" data-portal-id=\"9304931\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Table of Contents<\/div>\n<h2>Road Freight: White Paper Chapters<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 1<\/b> Logistics Costs: Impact of Transportation Costs<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Logistics costs account for approximately 9.56% of company turnover, with transportation being the primary expense, followed by inventory, warehousing, customer service, and administrative costs. The impact is greater for small businesses and products with low unit value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 2<\/b> Selecting the Transport System<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Selecting a transport system requires evaluating various modes, which can also be combined. The main factors involve product characteristics (density, value, perishability) and delivery requirements, such as origin, destination, urgency, cost, and load capacity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 3<\/b> Road Freight<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Road freight is the primary mode of transport in Italy by volume, thanks to infrastructure capillarity and a door-to-door orientation. It offers speed and flexibility over short and medium distances but has load limits and depends on external variables. Furthermore, it is governed by specific regulations and documentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Module 4<\/b> Transport Optimization<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>To optimize transportation, it is essential to analyze costs, suppliers, and decision-making criteria, developing awareness throughout the entire Supply Chain. The main levers are the management of rates and contracts, KPIs, training, and organization. A structured approach, with continuous monitoring and a dedicated professional, allows for cost reduction and the maintenance of benefits over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Why the White Paper is Useful<\/div>\n<h2>Why Read the White Paper<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Given the weight of logistics costs on company turnover, it is essential to be able to make strategic choices in transport management. This White Paper will provide valuable insights to those who need them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The White Paper delves into the most important elements to consider in freight transport management. It also analyzes the measures to be adopted when selecting a carrier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Who It Is For<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The White Paper is intended for Supply Chain and Logistics Managers, Traffic Managers, Import\/Export Managers, and personnel involved in corporate freight transport management.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>Other White Papers<\/div>\n<h2>Further supply chain insights that may interest you<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Optimize transport management while controlling costs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"#form\">Request the White Paper<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"middle\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"props\":{\"column_gap\":\"large\",\"layout\":\"2-3,1-3\",\"row_gap\":\"large\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"width_medium\":\"2-3\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"Road Freight: Costs and Organization \",\"image_align\":\"left\",\"image_margin\":\"xsmall\",\"title_element\":\"h1\",\"title_style\":\"heading-xlarge\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"class\":\"esc-text-padding-left-large\",\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p>The most important elements to consider in freight transport management. 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