In the world of land logistics, cost efficiency and accurate calculations are crucial for supply chain sustainability. Two common methods used in calculating land transport costs are trip based and ritase. Although they may seem similar, each has distinct characteristics and is suitable for different types of goods and distances.
The trip based system refers to cost calculation based on the number of trips made by a vehicle from the origin to the destination. In other words, a single trip—regardless of the load—is considered as one cost unit.
Characteristics:
Example use case:
Transporting heavy equipment, vehicles, or construction materials from Surabaya to Jakarta. Even if the truck is not fully loaded, the cost is calculated per trip.
In contrast, the ritase system (rit = one transport cycle) calculates costs based on the actual number of trips a vehicle makes. The cost is calculated per load or trip successfully delivered.
Characteristics:
Example use case:
Distributing consumer goods such as bottled water or snacks from a warehouse to several stores within a city.
The choice between the trip based and ritase systems depends on the type of goods and the distance to be covered. If you are shipping heavy or high-value goods over long distances, such as heavy machinery or vehicles between cities or across islands, the trip based system is more suitable. This system is also more efficient when a single trip is more effective, even if the truck is not fully loaded.
On the other hand, if the goods being transported are small or lightweight and the delivery is within a short or medium distance—such as the distribution of retail goods like food or beverages in large quantities—then the ritase system is more appropriate. Ritase offers flexibility in calculating costs based on the actual transport cycle, making it ideal for frequent deliveries within a single region or area.
As a leading national logistics company committed to innovation, PT SPIL provides land freight/trucking services with door-to-door delivery across various regions in Indonesia. In practice, PT SPIL adjusts the cost calculation method—whether trip based or ritase—according to the customer's needs.
For large shipments between cities or across islands, PT SPIL applies the trip based system to ensure timely delivery and secure handling of goods. Meanwhile, for retail or FMCG distribution within a city, PT SPIL offers ritase services supported by a fleet of vehicles that efficiently reach distribution points.
With extensive experience in integrated logistics and shipping, PT SPIL understands that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Therefore, flexibility in cost calculation methods is part of their commitment to offering services tailored to customer needs.
