Transport: Choosing The Right Service Level

In European transport, the discussion is often reduced to price or speed.
In practice, the real question is different: which service level fits the job?

At CG inspired by Corneel Geerts, each service is designed for a specific type of flow.
The challenge is not choosing the “best” option — but the right one for your shipment.

Different flows, different needs

No two shipments are the same.
A regular replenishment flow does not require the same setup as a fragile or urgent delivery.

Factors such as:

• delivery constraints
• handling requirements
• shipment value
• urgency

all influence which service level is most suitable.

Our service levels in practice

Economy – efficient and structured

Economy is the most widely used service within our network.
It is designed around consolidation and structured flows.

It is typically used for:

• regular shipments
• standard goods
• flows with predictable planning

A reliable and cost-efficient solution for day-to-day transport.

Premium – faster and more controlled

Premium is designed for shipments that require more control and fewer handling points.

It is particularly suited for:

• fragile or high-value goods
• more complex shipments
• deliveries where consistency matters

By reducing handling, Premium increases both speed and reliability.

Flyer – direct and time-critical

Flyer is our most direct solution, using a dedicated vehicle for one shipment.

It is used when:

• timing is critical
• operations depend on fast delivery
• full control over the shipment is required

A focused solution for urgent and exceptional situations.

Additional service layers

Beyond transport speed and handling, we offer additional services depending on the nature of the shipment:

• B2C delivery for direct-to-consumer flows with appointment scheduling
• Temperature-controlled transport for sensitive goods
• Intermodal solutions for cost-efficient and more sustainable long-distance transport
• Move services for relocations and specialized logistics projects
• Logistical consulting to support and optimize supply chain decisions

Each of these services supports a specific operational requirement.

Matching service level to reality

In practice, efficient logistics is about alignment.

• stable flows benefit from structured solutions
• sensitive goods require reduced handling
• urgent shipments require direct transport

The objective is not to standardize everything, but to apply the right model where it fits.

How CG supports this approach

At CG inspired by Corneel Geerts, we work together with customers to understand how their flows operate in reality.

Based on that, we help define:

• the right service level per shipment type
• the right balance between cost and control
• a consistent approach across lanes and partners

This ensures that transport is not only efficient, but also predictable and scalable.

Conclusion

Economy, Premium, Express and additional services are not competing options.
They are complementary tools, each designed for a specific purpose.

The strength of a logistics setup lies in using each of them where it adds the most value.