International road transport
International road transport refers to the movement of goods or passengers between two or more countries by road using land vehicles such as trucks, trailers and buses.
In general, it means the transfer of goods or passengers from one country to another by crossing land borders and via roadways.
Example
Transporting goods from Iran to Turkey by trailer
Sending goods from Iran to Iraq or Afghanistan via land borders
International road transport
- Carrying out through land borders
- Crossing one or more countries
- Requires international documents and permits
- Flexible in route and time compared to rail and sea transport
- Important documents and documents
- International consignment note (CMR)
- TIR Carnet (TIR Carnet) if using the TIR system
- Customs documents, driver’s passport and visa
- International insurance policy
Benefits of international road transport
- Possibility of door-to-door transportation
- Decent speed over short and medium distances
- Access to areas without railways or ports
Disadvantages of international road transport
- Higher cost than sea freight over long distances
- Border restrictions and different laws of countries
- Vulnerability to weather conditions and border traffic