Why is flatbed transportation on the rise right now
Flatbed shipping has been one of the staples of equipment and goods transportation for a long time now. But in recent years, there has been something of a boom in this mode of transportation.
For those looking into this mode of transportation, it can be helpful to look at why this rise has happened so you can know if it’s sustainable in the long run – in shorthand: will an investment now pay off? Will you still be using flatbed transportation in five, ten years?
If you’re wondering why your fleet needs a flatbed, this might be the explanation.
Rises in import demands
It’s not news that the UK is a country that imports a significant amount. With the growing global market, individuals, businesses, and MNCs turn to imports for every area of their lives and production. This number is only on the rise – and naturally, so is flatbed transport. These goods aren’t going to transport themselves.
Flatbed transports are needed for bigger goods
Not only are imports on the rise – so is the demand for heavy-duty products.
This is likely due to the boom in online shopping over the past decade. As more people shop online, and not locally, the demand for flatbed transportation has risen. Where, in the past, heavier items would have been bought from nearby locations and transported home in your car, online shopping has changed the landscape.
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Now, heavy-duty items can be bought from hundreds of miles. In these cases, it’s unlikely people are going to want to collect them themselves. So, flatbed travel has been in demand.
Even more recent shopping changes have caused this shift. Companies like Amazon have launched furniture lines. The ease of access to websites like Amazon has led to more individuals buying these items in this fashion. With products like wardrobes, sofas and tables, flatbed transportation is needed.
Oil demand
Other than the demand from consumers and businesses, there has been an oil demand requiring flatbed travel.
The increasing energy use across the globe has necessitated a rise in oil and oil-based goods. This fuel needs transport, and flatbeds seem to be the answer. Flatbeds are key to moving oil drums and containers, so there has been a rise in this transportation mode.
Construction industry boom
Oil isn’t the only industry causing the rise in flatbed travel. The construction industry is doing well right now – especially as it is one of the only industries allowed to carry on in the pandemic. Construction is one of the industries that require flatbed use most. Many construction materials have to be transported on flatbeds due to their weight, size and shape.
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As the construction industry grows, so, naturally, does flatbed travel.
Is it worth investing in flatbed transport?
Flatbed transport is clearly on the rise right now. Looking at the causes of this rise, it appears a sustainable one. Using flatbed transport within your fleet seems a faultless choice.