Transport and Freight Forwarding Licenses: How to Obtain Them for Your Logistics Business
Are you planning to open your own transport business but have doubts about the applicable regulations? Wondering what the difference is between a transport license and a forwarding license, and which one do you need?
In this video, legal advisor Edyta Zalewska explains step-by-step what requirements your company must meet to legally operate in the TSL industry. You'll learn when a permit for transporting goods is necessary and when a license for transport brokerage, i.e., forwarding, is sufficient.
Logistics is a broad concept, so it's particularly important to correctly define the scope of your business. The video also discusses the costs of obtaining individual licenses, the importance of a certificate of professional competence, and the required financial security.
Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 What is a transport license?
00:38 Requirements for a carrier (certificate of competence and good reputation)
01:24 Financial security
01:59 Application procedure and waiting time
02:19 Cost of obtaining a transport license
02:54 Forwarding license
03:10 Requirements for a forwarder
04:01 Cost of a forwarding license
04:11 Combining businesses (transport and forwarding company in one)
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