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Carlisle in Cumbria is an important logistics point close to the Scottish border, with strong links via the M6, A69 and A595. Local businesses typically require fast, reliable transport for manufacturing, engineering and food‑related supply chains. Common consignments include:
Machine parts & spare parts for maintenance and production
Industrial components from estates like Kingstown and Durranhill
Food products and time‑sensitive packaged goods
Textiles and boxed merchandise
Documents, samples and parcels for urgent handovers
We arrange dedicated direct trips from Carlisle: one vehicle collects at your address and drives to the receiver with direct delivery, without planned transhipment in typical courier setups. This can be suitable for time‑critical deliveries, fragile goods and shipments with specific handover requirements.
The small van is ideal for transporting packages or documents. It has space for up to 2 Europallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear, has no dock height, and no tail lift.
The small van is ideal for transporting packages or documents. It has space for up to 2 Euro pallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear, has no dock height, and no tail lift.
Capacity
Max. shipment weight
up to 400 kg
The medium van is suitable for up to 4 Europallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear, has no dock height, and no tail lift.
The medium van is suitable for up to 4 Euro pallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear, has no dock height, and no tail lift.
Capacity
Max. shipment weight
up to 800 kg
The large van can carry up to 5 euro pallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear and has no dock-height access and no tail lift.
The large van can carry up to 5 euro pallets. The vehicle can only be loaded from the rear and has no dock-height access and no tail lift.
Capacity:
Maximum shipment weight:
up to 1,200 kg
The curtain-side van is suitable for heavy shipments and can carry up to 8 euro pallets. The vehicle can be loaded from the side and from the rear and has no dock-height access and no tail lift.
The curtain-side van can carry up to 8 euro pallets. The vehicle can be loaded from the side and from the rear. The vehicle has no dock-height access and no tail lift.
Capacity:
Maximum shipment weight:
up to 1,000 kg
The van with lifting platform is suitable for heavy shipments and can carry up to 8 Europallets. The vehicle can be loaded from the rear, it has no dock height.
The van with tail lift is suitable for heavy shipments and can load up to 8 Europallets. The vehicle can be loaded from the rear, it has no dock height.
Capacity:
per package up to 200 x 150 x 200 cm
Max. shipment weight:
per package up to 500 kg
up to 800kg in total
| Vehicle | Price | Dimensions | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small van | from 49 € | 2 Europallets 160 x 120 x 120 cm |
Max. 400 kg |
| Mid-Sized van | from 69 € |
4 Europallets 320 x 130 x 160 cm |
Max. 800 kg |
| Large van | from 119 € |
5 Europallets 420 x 135 x 180 cm |
Max. 1,200 kg |
| Curtainside van | from 149 € |
8 Europallets 420 x 210 x 210 cm |
Max. 1,000 kg |
| Tail lift and pallet truck | from 179 € | 8 Europallets 420 x 210 x 210 cm (200 x 150 x 200 cm per package) |
Max. 800 kg (500 kg per package) |
In Carlisle we provide courier solutions for express transports and, depending on timing and capacity, same‑day options, including dedicated direct van deliveries across the UK and on request to selected international destinations. You can receive shipment visibility through tracking or status updates, depending on the shipment setup. Depending on availability, we also arrange special vehicles such as vans with tail lift and pallet truck as well as ADR‑capable options for regulated goods. Transports are typically planned as a direct run with one vehicle for your shipment, focusing on timely pickup, predictable transit planning and secure handover.
Carlisle’s location near the Scottish border makes it a practical starting point for regional and long‑distance courier runs. Typical routes connect quickly via the M6 towards Penrith and the wider North West, and via the A69 through Brampton and onward towards Hexham and Newcastle. To the west, the A595 supports fast links into western Cumbria. For air and rail logistics, we can also organise pre‑carriage and onward carriage from Carlisle Lake District Airport and Carlisle (Citadel) station, coordinating transport between arrival points and final delivery across the region.
Our courier vehicles are not big enough for your load? We have the ideal solution for this, because you can also book lorry transports for partial and full loads with us.
