Transportation of construction and renovation materials

At the AsstrA group we offer our valued customers a full range of services related to the transportation of construction materials and renovation equipment. We handle not only the shipment of building materials and tools but also furniture, decorative items, lighting fittings, and other goods typically necessary at construction sites.

Logistics costs usually have a significant effect on the final price of construction and renovation materials. That means manufacturers and traders typically seek the most cost-effective shipping routes and delivery schedules as essential components of their businesses. Our experienced team of professionals takes a flexible, tailored approach to meeting every request and maps out optimal solutions adequate depending on the characteristics of every load. Cargo shipped with AsstrA is always delivered on time no matter how far it needs to travel. Always joining forces with the most reliable partners on the market, we are able to provide our valued clients with Swiss-quality logistics services with reasonable, flexible pricing.

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• TYPES OF CARGO

  The full range of AsstrA’s offerings supporting the delivery of building materials and renovation equipment involve the following goods and services:

  • Materials and products made of plastic building materials;
  • Building mixtures of various compositions;
  • Paints and varnishes;
  • Roofing materials;
  • Prefabricated building materials;
  • Transportation of bulk construction materials;
  • Refractory construction materials;
  • Goods for decoration of premises from natural and artificial sources;
  • Furniture;
  • Sanitary ware;
  • Household goods;
  • International transportation of construction equipment;
  • International transportation of construction materials.

  Every year, manufacturers of goods for the construction and renovation industry supply millions of tons of relevant products to the world market. As a transport and logistics services provider, AsstrA helps leading manufacturers and traders meet even their most challenging cargo traffic demands. AsstrA experts ensure the proper conditions for the transportation of construction materials and finishing materials while monitoring compliance with sanitary and technical standards. The AsstrA Group closely follows changes in the legal regulation of cargo transportation to provide safe and fast transportation of any goods whenever they are necessary.

• TYPES OF TRANSPORT

  Transportation of building materials by road is a convenient and profitable delivery mode. The movement of road transport does not depend on the schedule of railway stations and airports. Drivers work in shifts almost round-the-clock, and transportation takes a minimum of time. Transportation of building materials by sea or rail is most appropriate for long-distance transportation. Transportation of construction equipment and finishing materials by air is a more expensive way of delivering goods internationally, but also very fast.

  AsstrA specialists select purpose-adapted vehicles and containers and organize combined delivery schemes using aviation, cars, sea and railway transport.

• OUR OFFERINGS

  AsstrA's services related to the organization of the international transportation of construction equipment and renovation materials include the following:

  • Cooperation and interaction with all supply chain participants, including producers, traders, and buyers,
  • Preparation of transportation projects and schedules,
  • Selection of adequate means of transport,
  • Chartering vessels with various deadweight,
  • Comprehensive cargo services at Partner warehouses in Europe and the CIS as well as in ports in case of sea transportation,
  • Integrated customs support,
  • 24-hour monitoring of cargo safety and location.
• OUR ADVANTAGES
  1. LONG-TERM EXPERIENCE
     

     The AsstrA Group has been organizing international cargo transportation for more than 20 years. Over that time, the company has studied the specifics of various industries. Understanding the specific issues involved with the transportation of construction materials and finishing materials allows us to develop efficient solutions to the most complicated logistics challenges.

  2. RELIABILITY
     

     The use of adequate transportation means and containers ensures the safe door-to-door delivery of goods. In addition, rendered transportation services include the monitoring of cargo safety cargo with the use of modern navigation systems.

  3. COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
     

     AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG renders the following services for cargo transportation: process organization, customs support, insurance, warehousing, consulting, and project logistics. A global presence in 18 countries and 8 in-house customs agencies ensure a wide range of services provided.

  4. COMBINED TRANSPORTATION SCHEMES
     

     AsstrA AG organizes the international transportation of construction materials and renovation equipment by one or more modes of transport to the Baltic States, Europe, the CIS, Balkans, Central Asia, Middle East, and China.

  5. FINANCIAL SAFEGUARDS
     

     For the transportation of construction equipment and finishing materials, the AsstrA Group provides superior-quality services strictly following the requirements of international conventions and agreements. The company’s liability is insured for up to 3,000,000 euros for each insured event. Coverage is provided by our reliable Swiss Partners Zurich Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG (Zurich Insurance Company Ltd), Basler Versicherung, and Aktiv Assekuranz.