FAQ
Licence for international transport: A requirement for safe transport
A licence for international transport is a mandatory document for international road transport. Rapid ensures full compliance with all the necessary requirements set out in the International Transport Licence for road transport of passengers and goods.
International transport licence for passenger and freight transport
To carry out international road transport, Rapid has a licence for international transport, which gives it the right to carry out business activities for the carriage of passengers, dangerous goods and hazardous waste by road.
Compliance with licence conditions
A licence for international transport certifies compliance with Licence terms and conditions, approved by Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1001 dated 2 December 2015, and serves as a legal guarantee of high-quality services in the field of international road transport.
Validity and advantages of the International Transport Licence "Rapid"
Validity of the licence
The licence for international transport was issued to Rapid Trucking Company in 2012 and is valid indefinitely. This allows the company to operate in the international road transport market without interruption and without the need for additional documents.
Licence for international transport under martial law
During the martial law in Ukraine (until August 2024), there was a simplified option for obtaining licences. However, having a valid international transport licence allows Rapid to conduct business in the field of international road transport even during martial law.
Electronic extracts and transport visa-free travel
Electronic extracts from the licence for international transport
Today, carriers can obtain extracts of their international transport licence in electronic form with a QR code in Ukrainian and English. This confirms their authority to carry out transportation and compliance with the terms of the licence.
Implementation of the agreement on transport visa-free travel
Pursuant to the new agreement on transport visa-free travel concluded between Ukraine and its European partners in the summer of 2024, our drivers always carry a hard copy of their international transport licence on board. This ensures that they can legally provide international road transport services and provide the document upon request for inspection.
Awning semi-trailers of 86-90 m3, as well as 3 refrigerators of 86 m3.
Germany, Benelux, Denmark, Poland, France, Italy, Turkey.
5 - 8 days if there are no queues at border crossings.
- Additional locking mechanism on the back door;
- we do not carry out transportation in the dark hours of the day on the territory of Ukraine;
- parking exclusively in parking lots with video surveillance.
We provide cargo storage services both in material and customs-licensed warehouses.
The standard insurance package includes risks for shortage, damage or loss of cargo.
The necessary documentation for the cargo is drawn up by the consignor/consignee. The driver/employee of the company controls the correctness of the accompanying documents (the number of seats must match the actual loaded one, and the information about the cargo must match in all documents).
Regular customers are offered a link to the map from the location of the vehicle, which will be active throughout the transportation.
The price is formed based on the cost of transportation, profitability, as well as the market value of similar transportation.
Discounts are provided for regular customers, and we can also offer them fixed prices for 1, 3 or 6 months.
Delivery terms are prescribed in a separate contract-application, accepting which we guarantee delivery within the agreed terms. However, in cases of force majeure, such as the blockade of border crossings, delivery times may be extended.
In the event of damage to the cargo, the unloading process is stopped, the insurance company's emergency commissioner is called to assess the extent of the damage. Only after that, a report on damage to the cargo is drawn up.
In the case of a serious breakdown of the tractor, another tractor is sent to be re-hooked in order to prevent a delay in the delivery of the cargo.
We have our own material warehouses, as well as employees who can provide this service.
The size of the cargo is limited to the size of the semi-trailer (13.6/2.45/2.76 m). The weight of the cargo should not exceed 23 tons.
For new customers, it is mandatory either to conclude a long-term contract, or to conclude a one-time contract-application of our sample, in the case of transportation, it takes place on the condition of full prepayment.
The question was answered by:
Head of the logistics department JSC "KVK" RAPID"
Andriy Doroshenkov
The contract for the carriage of goods must be concluded in writing and signed by authorised representatives of the parties. We suggest entering into a framework agreement that allows for several transportations over a year or a longer period. For each individual carriage, an application is signed to such a contract, which contains information about the specific cargo, route, and other provisions regarding the specific carriage. If a one-off carriage is required, a written contract is also concluded.
To conclude an agreement on the provision of services for the transportation of goods by road transport, it is necessary to provide: a copy of an extract or extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities and Individual Entrepreneurs of Ukraine; a copy of the extract from the register of value added tax payers; an extract from the company's Charter regarding the legal status of the company, its location, types of activities of the business entity and powers of the manager; documents confirming the authority of the signatories of the contract (power of attorney, order, etc.).
The responsibility of the carrier is clearly defined by the Convention on the contract of international carriage of goods by road. In addition, KVK "Rapid" JSC offers to conclude contracts in which the balance of interests of all parties of transportation is respected. The contract clearly regulates the rights and obligations of both parties, the procedure for accepting the application and its execution, the settlement mechanism between the parties, establishes responsibility for violation of its terms, including fines, penalties, etc. A balanced contract is a guarantee of long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation between the parties.
The contract for the transportation of goods by road, which is concluded with KVK "Rapid" JSC, already provides for a mandatory condition of the carrier's liability insurance (CMR insurance). We necessarily conclude a carrier liability insurance contract (CMR insurance) with leading insurance companies of Ukraine. Contracts cover responsibility for cargo; responsibility for late delivery of goods; liability to third parties; additional costs. Coverage area: European countries and Ukraine.
In its activities, JSC "MC "Rapid" is guided by the provisions of Ukrainian legislation and international treaties in force in Ukraine. The main conventions governing international road transport are Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by RoadCustoms Convention on the International Transport of Goods under Cover of TIR Carnets, European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. When entering into a contract for the carriage of goods with a non-resident, the applicable law is determined in the contract by agreement between the parties.
The agreement may be signed in electronic form in accordance with the provisions of the Laws of Ukraine "On Electronic Documents and Electronic Document Management", "On Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services"with the use of an authorised person's digital signature. Our agreements also regulate the exchange of operational information via e-mail and other means of electronic communication, which allows us to receive documents and information promptly and minimises time spent by both parties.
In our work, we are focused on constructive dialogue with clients and minimizing the risks of misunderstandings. All issues are resolved through negotiations, correspondence and finding a compromise. In the event of failure to reach an agreement, it is possible to apply a claim or judicial dispute resolution procedure in accordance with current legislation.
The question was answered by:
Head of the legal department
Alekseeva Olga