How long before it happens in roadfreight

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS EURO DRIVING FORUM (INTERACTIVE)
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we had to get a quote today for a good customer for a container to the far east - line’s quote comes back with the usual haulage, handling, bills of lading costs etc but “oceanfreight - F.O.C”

my colleague queried this with the line a yep, due to the imbalance of traffic they are actually not charging a penny for the actual container on the ship half way around the world - watch this space, will the hordes of eastern european hauliers eventually get around to this? they are half way there already… :frowning:

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:cry: :cry: Already happening for a long time particularly for round trips between related companies JJ… :cry: :cry:

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Could explain why that ship unloaded off Dorset, he wasn’t getting the rate for the job. :wink: :smiley:

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Coffeeholic:
Could explain why that ship unloaded off Dorset, he wasn’t getting the rate for the job. :wink: :smiley:

he proberly set off with all good intentions then found out he wasnt getting paid for the job … so littery chucked out the anchor.

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Or “■■■■■■” on lilos nicked his diesel… :laughing: :wink:

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montana man:
Or “■■■■■■” on lilos nicked his diesel… :laughing: :wink:

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i wonder if this will take off on the short crossings too, dover calais etc.

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its possible - we already have 50% discount on empty returning trucks on some of the scandinavian boats we use, just have to prove he shipped up there with the same line