How much can I save with a part load?

How much you save with a part load depends on the route, the volume and how full the vehicle is. The advantage is greatest with few belongings on long long-distance moves , because there you bear only part of the journey costs. A flat percentage would not be credible – we give you a specific price for your route and, for comparison, the price of your own transport.

What moving volumes is a part load suitable for?

A part load is suitable above all for small quantities: individual pieces of furniture, a room in a shared flat, a small flat. The more volume is added, the more worthwhile your own private move on a fixed date becomes. Send us an inventory list and we will tell you which option is cheaper for your moving volume.

How flexible do I need to be with the moving date?

With a part load you should expect a time window of a few days rather than a fixed date, as the transport is linked to other jobs. Those who are very flexible benefit from the lowest prices. If, on the other hand, you need an exact preferred date, we recommend a conventional single transport that is not linked to other trips.

Are my belongings covered with a part load?

Yes. With a part load , too, we are liable for your belongings under the HGB at €620 per cubic metre of load space your things need – exactly as with a single transport. With small quantities this limit is low, around €3,100 for 5 m³. For valuable individual items we therefore recommend additional insurance.

How does booking a part load work?

You contact us by phone on 01625978461 or via the contact form and give us the place of departure and destination as well as the estimated volume. We check which routes and time windows suit a part load and prepare a fixed-price quote for you with all included services.

Is there a minimum distance for a part load?

There is no fixed minimum distance. However, the cost advantage of a part load grows with the route, because the journey makes up the largest part of the price there. Within the same city, a small private move or a furniture taxi is often just as cheap and comes with a fixed date as well.

Can I have individual pieces of furniture transported by part load?

Yes, a part load is a cost-effective solution particularly for individual pieces of furniture such as sofas, wardrobes or online purchases. You pay only for the load volume you actually need and not for a complete lorry. This option is ideal if you only want to transport a few items to a new location.

What happens if my part load arrives late?

As a part load is combined with other transport jobs, there may be slight deviations in timing, which we always inform you about early. However, we plan generous time windows to minimise delays.

Is a part load also suitable for company relocations?

A part load is only suitable to a limited extent for company relocations, as there are usually fixed dates and larger quantities of office furniture to be transported. For smaller business equipment or individual pieces of office furniture, however, this option can certainly pay off. Contact us for an individual assessment of which type of transport best suits your company relocation.

How does a part load differ from a conventional long-distance move?

With a conventional long-distance move , the vehicle is at your exclusive disposal and the date is fixed. With a part load you share the load space with other customers, which lowers the costs but means a time window instead of a fixed day. You can find more about moves with a dedicated vehicle under Long-distance moves .

What preparations do I need to make for a part load?

For a smooth part load , you should pack your furniture and boxes properly and dismantle any furniture that can be taken apart in advance. An exact list of your belongings helps us calculate the required load volume precisely. You should also be reachable during the agreed time window so that loading and unloading can be carried out quickly.

DOES IT PAY OFF?

When is a part load worth it?

Q: What is meant by a part load when moving?

With a part load , your belongings are carried together with other consignments in a lorry that is already travelling on the desired route. As a result, several customers share the transport costs, which lowers the price considerably. This method is particularly suitable for smaller moving volumes and flexible dates where exclusive use of a vehicle is not necessary.

Find out when a part load is worth it for your move and how you can save real money with it.

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Part load: when it is worth it and when it is not

Volume, route, time

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With a part load, several customers share a van or lorry that is heading in the desired direction anyway. The free load volume is used, so you pay for only part of the journey instead of a whole vehicle. How much you save depends on the route, volume and capacity utilisation – the advantage is clearest with few belongings on long long-distance moves. We coordinate your part load and give you the price after the survey or based on your inventory list.

The advantage lies in route planning: instead of a half-empty lorry for one household, the capacity of several jobs is bundled – this saves money and empty runs. The prerequisite is flexibility on timing, as the transport is linked to other jobs. We are liable for your belongings under the HGB with a part load too (€620 per m³). We give you the fixed price in advance so that you know what costs to expect.

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Enquire about a part load without obligation

Fixed price in advance, time window agreed

Call us on 01625978461 and tell us the start, destination and approximate volume. We check whether a part load is possible on your route, which time window applies and whether your own transport would suit you better. That way you decide with clear figures.

Offers available individually, depending on effort, scheduling and the scope of services required.

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How we plan part loads

The right route, a clear time window

We are based in Berlin (Stromstraße 21) and bundle jobs on routes we drive anyway – that is how we can offer suitable part-load dates. We are liable for your belongings under the German Commercial Code (HGB) on shared trips too (§ 451e: €620 per m³), and additional insurance is available on request. Our removal helpers secure every load with straps and blankets so that nothing slips. We give you the price in advance as a fixed price – whether single transport or part load.

Packing service

With a part load your boxes stand next to other people's; well padded and labelled, they arrive safely – on request we pack for you with our packing service.

Assembly service

Dismantled furniture needs less load space and therefore fewer cubic metres – this lowers the price of your part load; we take care of reassembly with furniture assembly.

Time window

Instead of a fixed day, we agree a time window for collection and delivery and tell you in good time when we will ring the bell.

Furniture transport

Single items such as a sofa, wardrobe or a piece of furniture bought in another city are typical cases where a part load pays off for furniture transport.

FAIRLY CALCULATED

How to recognise a good part load

Transparency, reliability and fair prices are at the heart of every part load: a clear time window, a price based on volume and the same liability as with your own transport.

Low volume

The fewer cubic metres your belongings need, the more likely a part load pays off – a room in a shared flat or individual pieces of furniture almost always fit in.

Long route

On long routes the journey makes up a large share of the price; that is where sharing the load space saves the most. Within the same city a small move is often worthwhile.

Flexible date

If you have a few days' leeway, you fit best into the route of other jobs. A fixed day with a key handover points more towards a single transport.

Same liability

With a part load, too, the company is liable under the HGB at €620 per cubic metre – but with a small volume the limit is correspondingly low.

Protect valuables

If a single item is worth more than the statutory limit, such as a designer piece, additional insurance is worth taking out before collection.

Clear agreements

The time window, carrying into the flat and the floor belong in the quote – then the low price is still low on delivery day.

IN SHORT

When a part load fits

Three questions before booking

A part load is suitable for small moving volumes and customers with some flexibility on timing. It is less suitable if the move has to take place on a fixed day with a key handover or the entire household is moving – then your own transport is often more economical.

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ALTERNATIVES

When
a part load does not fit

Other ways to reach your destination

If a part load does not fit – for instance because the date is fixed or the household is too large – there are alternatives: a complete private move with its own vehicle, a long-distance move with a fixed delivery day or a combination with storage. You can read how a part load and your own van compare in cost in the article Part load or your own van.

Small households

A room in a shared flat, a single apartment, furniture for your first flat of your own: for a private move, senior move or student move with little volume, a part load is often the cheapest choice.

Individual pieces of furniture

An heirloom from another city or a second-hand sofa: with a packing service and safe furniture transport by part load, this becomes a plannable small transport without a vehicle of your own.

When it is better not to

Fixed dates and large volumes speak against a part load. For an office move, company relocation or public authority move, your own transport is usually better; for single items there remain the part load and the furniture taxi.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions: is a part load worth it?

Answers on savings, volume, dates, liability, booking and minimum distance.

With a part load, your belongings are carried together with other consignments in a lorry that is already travelling on the desired route. As a result, several customers share the transport costs, which lowers the price considerably. This method is particularly suitable for smaller moving volumes and flexible dates where exclusive use of a vehicle is not necessary.

Who is a part load really worth it for?

A part load suits students, singles or couples with a manageable amount of belongings who do not need a whole lorry. It is also often the cheapest option for individual pieces of furniture, for instance after a purchase in another city. Those who are flexible on timing and do not depend on a fixed date benefit most.

On long-distance moves between larger cities in particular, costs can be saved by combining several jobs. We will tell you when you enquire whether a suitable trip is currently planned on your route; information on the service can be found under Part load.

What to look out for with a part load

With a part load, plan in a time buffer, as the transport takes place not on your preferred day but within an agreed time window. Clarify in advance how much load volume you need, as this determines the price. Good packing and dismantled furniture make shared loading easier and save cubic metres.

Also pay attention to liability: under the HGB it amounts to €620 per cubic metre of load space your belongings need – so for 5 m³ a maximum of €3,100. For valuable individual items, additional insurance is worthwhile. For a complete private move on a fixed date, we recommend single transport under Private move.

For comparison: our prices for your own transport

Whether a single flat or a large villa – the price range of our services is broad. For a 1-room flat you pay from €349, for 2 rooms from €615, for 3 rooms from €915 and for 4 rooms from €1,324. For houses and villas we always prepare an individual quote, and long-distance moves are charged by the kilometre – from €3.90/km. We calculate a part load by volume; we give you the price after a free survey or based on your inventory list.

What determines the price – with and without a part load

The price of your move depends largely on the volume of your household goods and the distance, which is usually charged from €3.90/km. The floor, whether there is a lift and a required parking restriction zone (Halteverbotszone) also play a role. Additional services such as furniture assembly or a part load can further affect the price.

Services around the part load

Whether private or business – we get your things safely to their destination.

Furniture transport: we transport sofas, wardrobes and beds without scratches. Furniture transport

Part load: share the load space and save costs. Part load

Private move: a complete service for your change of home. Private move

Company relocation: planning and execution for offices of any size. Company relocation

House clearance: we clear out cellars, lofts and flats. House clearance

Move with assembly: from dismantling to complete reassembly. Move with assembly

Part loads from Berlin – nationwide

We are based in Berlin and drive nationwide; we bundle part loads on routes we serve anyway. You will find destinations in the overview of destinations, and long routes with a dedicated vehicle under Long-distance moves.

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