International Road Freight Transport
International road freight is a flexible and economical choice for your pallet collection and delivery needs. Whether for businesses or individuals, our comprehensive road freight services utilise various vehicles to transport goods across long and short distances. Long-haul deliveries are typically managed by lorries, while smaller vans handle shorter routes, offering flexibility depending on the weight and volume of your shipment.
Road freight is ideal for bulk consignments or transporting perishable goods within the UK and mainland Europe. It offers extensive flexibility across Europe's road networks, making crossing international borders quick and efficient.
With our European road freight service, next-day delivery is often a viable option within many parts of the UK.
Benefits of Road Freight
The biggest advantage of road haulage is its cost-effectiveness compared to rail, air, and sea freight. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Immediate dispatch without waiting for scheduled departures
- Route flexibility in case of delays and disruptions
- Door-to-door delivery for maximum convenience
- Fewer restrictions on packaging, accommodating palletized, non-palletized, and overhanging freight
- Easy shipment tracking and communication with the driver
- Part and Full Load services available within the UK and throughout Europe
- Groupage services for cost-effective transport on export and import routes to and from Europe
Road Freight Transport Cost
Our pallet delivery costs vary depending on postcodes, destination country, weight, and dimensions of the pallets, as well as the service type (economy, premium, air express, etc.). We offer an instant quote and book online process, along with comprehensive information on different destinations, services, documentation, and export/import requirements. Should you have further queries, our experienced team is here to assist you!
Please feel free to contact us via email, phone, online chat, or the contact us page for any inquiries about our comprehensive road freight services.
- Pallet delivery within the UK: Starting from £45+VAT
- Pallet delivery to France: Starting from £242
- Pallet delivery to Germany: Starting from £210
- Pallet delivery to Italy: Starting from £219
- Pallet delivery to Norway: Starting from £264
- Pallet delivery to Sweden: Starting from £308
- Pallet delivery to Spain: Starting from £247
Frequently Asked Questions
about our Road Freight shipping services
If you decide to choose the road freight service, one of the main advantages is the price: it's more affordable than any other services, especially for large and heavy pallets. Also, your consignment will be dispatched immediately, without waiting for scheduled departures.
Yes, the road freight service can handle both pallets and parcels.
If you are shipping a consignment within the E.U, you won't need any special documentation. If you are shipping your consignment to a country outside of the E.U, then you will need a Commercial Invoice that outlines the commercial value of the goods and a description of what you are importing/exporting, also an EORI REFERENCE is required and the commodity codes of the goods should be mentioned on the invoice.
We ship a wide range of goods by air freight, such as car parts, tools, printed materials, ambient food items, and many more. For restricted items, please visit our Prohibited & Restricted Items section.
If you are shipping within the UK, the transit time depends on the service you are choosing: if you choose the Premium service, delivery will take place the next working day. If you are looking at an Economy service, transit time is between 2-3 working days. Please be advised that the transit time differs depending on the area you are shipping from/to. For exports, the transit time varies depending on the destination, and you can choose between Economy and Premium Services. For imports, please be advised that a minimum of 48h notice is required prior collection.
Why choose Pallet2Ship® for road freight services?
We offer a stress-free road freight booking process and excellent customer service for both individuals and businesses. You can rely on us to securely send your goods to any UK destination and throughout the vast majority of Europe. We handle imports and exports at the lowest prices you'll find online.
Our road freight service suits all budgets, from premium express delivery to economy pallet service for less urgent goods. Pallet prices start from £60.00 + VAT to Europe and £29.00 +VAT within the UK.
- Send goods of any weight and dimension
- Quality carriers (DHL, Palletways, Pallex, UPS, etc)
- Secure delivery of important documents, full load deliveries and hazardous freight
- Prices include door-to-door delivery – no extra fuel surcharges or hidden fees
- Tracked online for complete peace of mind
Key Features:
- Send goods of any weight and dimension
- Quality carriers (DHL, Palletways, Pallex, UPS, etc.)
- Secure delivery of important documents, full load deliveries, and hazardous freight
- Prices include door-to-door delivery with no extra fuel surcharges or hidden fees