Reliable road transport

Leave your road transport of consumer goods and industrial cargo safely with Blue Water. With experience since 1972, we provide a wide range of services completing your logistics chain

Customised freight forwarding

Whether you need a domestic or international road transport and logistics solution for your full truck load, part load, groupage or temperature-controlled products, we can arrange and deliver your cargo when and where you wish.

Our skilled and experienced teams of freight forwarders arrange deliveries from door to door of all kinds of palletised industrial cargo or consumer goods throughout Europe and in the rest of the world.

We have a large fleet of modern trucks, and we are more than a traditional road transport company handling cargo from one point to another.

Our individual solutions focus on our clients' needs, and we aim to be the best local and global freight forwarder – our clients' preferred transport partner.

We have the solutions whatever your need is

Economy

Booking

24/7 booking via MyBWS

Pick-up

When capacity and route is available

Transit times

Additional days according to general transit times
No forecast available regarding collection/delivery

Pick-up/delivery opening hours

Working hours 8-16 (local time)

Additional services

Available against surcharge e.g., ADR, tail lift, lifting roof, FIX, B2C, preadvice mail, tel etc.

Standard

Booking

24/7 booking via MyBWS
Manual booking possible against surcharge
Booking open until 12:00 noon the day before departure

Pick-up

Day after booking cargo ready latest 10:00 for loading

Transit times

Additional days according to general transit times
Info if any deviations

Pick-up/delivery opening hours

Minimum 4 hour window

Additional services

Available against surcharge e.g., ADR, tail lift, MEGA, lifting roof, FIX, B2C, preadvice mail, tel etc.

Express

Booking

24/7 booking via MyBWS
Manual booking possible against surcharge

Pick-up

As agreed

Transit times

Fastest possible transit times according to destination
Info if any deviations
Money back guarantee

Pick-up/delivery opening hours

Specified pickup times can be agreed

Additional services

Available against surcharge e.g., ADR, tail lift, MEGA, lifting roof, FIX, B2C, preadvice mail, tel etc.

Customised

Booking

Customised to your needs

Pick-up

Customised to your needs

Transit times

Customised to your needs

Pick-up/delivery opening hours

Customised to your needs

Additional services

Customised to your needs

Together we can make your supply flow greener

CO2 calculator

Analysis of carbon footprint with EcoTransIT
For all global transport and logistics
Air pollutants CO2, SOx, NOx, NMHC and PM10
GLEC accredited & European Standard EN 1625

Supply chain optimisation

Analysis and calculation
Challenging existing solution
Modelling and motivating towards a greener model
Alternatives to costs, speed and emissions

Load optimisation

Utilisation of load compartment
Double-stacking of pallets
SpaceInvader setup
Fleet management

Alternative fuels / Insetting

Partnership with GoodShipping
Alternatives existing for all modes of transport
Reduction of CO2 emissions
Replacing fossil fuels

We calculate CO2 emissions from your freight route with us
You receive a price per tonne of CO2 reduced through fuel switch
We confirm the order with you
We place the order with GoodShipping
We confirm the order and invoice you
You receive a CO2 reduction certificate from GoodShipping

CO2 Compensation / Offsetting

Partnership with Gold Standard
Purchasing emission reductions
Supporting sustainability projects
Certified compensation

We calculate CO2 emissions from your freight route with us
You receive a price per tonne of CO2 reduced through offsetting
You confirm the order with us
We place the order with Gold Standard
We confirm the order and invoice you
You receive a carbon offsetting certificate from Gold Standard

Smarter and more efficient logistics

With a mobile and flexible pallet rack from SpaceInvader, Blue Water can create value all the way through your logistics chain. The rack makes it possible to double-stack cargo before, during and after the transport. In this way, the innovative solution lets you achieve:

Reduce the number of trucks
More cargo in each truck
Cost savings
Optimised supply chain
Pallets in ergonomic work height

The advantages are many. The result wins your company savings on CO2 emissions with fewer trucks, time and optimises utilisation of excess air. All of it important on the sustainable journey.

Groupage

We collect and deliver groupage shipments and distribute across Europe via our own terminals and a European network of terminals.

Part Loads

If you need to ship more than six pallets, why not take advantage of our part load solution. We collect your cargo and deliver directly.

Full Loads

Full load trailer transport is a fast and reliable service. Using modern GPRS trailers, you will always know where we are.

We make road transports run smoothly

Key Account Management

Our Key Account Management team analyses your transport flow and explore ways of optimising your transport solution. With wide-ranging market knowledge, we enjoy working closely together with our customers.

Whatever transport need you may have, this solution offers you an assigned Blue Water contact and 24/7 assistance whenever needed.

Supporting sustainability

More sustainable transports are the future, and we have entered partnerships to cooperate in supporting sustainability when moving our customers’ cargo.

With different greener transport and logistics solutions, we focus on being a constructive and trusted partner and co-player in an ever-changing and challenging global market, where responsibility is vital to succeed.

Solutions Service

At Blue Water we are specialised in moving cargo exceeding standard dimensions. If your cargo needs special attention, our Solutions Service team can provide solutions customised to your requirements.

Your transport will be conducted in compliance with safety and efficiency no matter what project transport - oversized or out of gauge cargo - you need moved.

Innovative IT solutions

Transparency is important to us. That is why we offer innovative IT solutions making it possible for our customers to easily book and follow transports.

Our own booking system MyBWS is built with focus on giving our customers a smooth experience when booking with Blue Water. If your logistics chain demands it, we also offer integrable IT solutions.

When choosing MyBWS you get the opportunity to:

Book across transport modes
Calculate delivery time
Print labels directly from the system
Set up templates easing your next bookings
Notify end-user

Exhibitions and trade fairs

As members of the International Exhibition Logistics Association (IELA) we follow certain standards for quality, safety, customer focus and precision. We handle transports to more than 1000 exhibitions and trade fairs each year for customers of various sizes.

Blue Water offers transport to and from location, documentation and customs clearance, delivery to stand, unpacking and erection of stand, packing and storage.

Blue Water is part of our DNA

The greatest asset of our company is the people creating our solutions. We have a diverse staff, but one thing is for sure; all Blue Water employees work together to create the best possible solutions for our customers.

We believe in keeping our promises and always thinking outside the box to provide innovative and efficient transport and logistics solutions.

Read more about who we are and what we do.

We do it all

What type of transport fits my business?

Depending on your needs, we will find the right solution for you. With insight into your business, we can set up a solution fitting and improving your supply chain. Our solutions cover every transport mode to and from every corner of the world.

Customs solutions

One of the Blue Water core strengths is our in-house team of customs specialists. We have a unique focus on solving customs issues and easing the customs clearance procedure. With a global setup and local know-how, we are always up to date.

Cargo insurance

Protect your cargo by taking out a cargo insurance at a favourable premium.

Our insurance offers better coverage than the average cargo insurance. We can also advise you on Incoterms.

Surcharges and Fees

Be prepared and make sure that you are always updated on the latest fees, surcharges, taxes and duties. The charges are variable and subject to adjustment according to the market development.

We adjust the charges on a monthly basis. You can always find them here – feel free to visit to keep up-to-date.