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Costa Coffee's European roastery adds a different freight dimension – the 85,000 sq ft facility processes 45,000 tonnes of coffee annually, generating both inbound loads of raw beans and outbound deliveries of packaged product to distribution networks across the UK and Europe.
The 3t partial load is suitable for up to 14 pallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side but is not at dock height. A tail lift is available as an additional service.
The 3t partial load is suitable for up to 14 Europallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side but is not at dock height. A tail lift is available as an additional service.
Fits inside
Max. shipment weight
up to 3,000 kg
The 5t partial load is suitable for up to 14 pallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. A tail lift is available as an additional service.
The 5t partial load is suitable for up to 14 Europallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. A tail lift is available as an additional service.
Fits inside
Max. shipment weight
up to 5,000 kg
The 12t partial load is suitable for up to 18 pallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. The vehicle does not have a tail lift.
The 12t partial load is suitable for up to 18 Europallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. The vehicle does not have a tail lift.
Fits inside
Max. shipment weight
up to 12,000 kg
Our standard truck can carry up to 33 pallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. The vehicle does not have a tail lift.
Our standard truck can carry up to 33 Europallets. The tarpaulin truck can be loaded from the rear and the side and is at dock height. The vehicle does not have a tail lift.
Max. shipment weight
up to 24,000 kg
| Vehicle | Price | Dimensions | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3t Partial load | from 159 € | 14 Europallets 600 x 240 x 230 cm |
Max. 3,000 kg |
| 5t Partial load | from 189 € |
14 Europallets 600 x 240 x 230 cm |
Max. 5,000kg |
| 12t Partial load | from 249 € |
18 Europallets 720 x 240 x 270 cm |
Max. 12,000 kg |
| Standard-Truck | from 279 € | 33 Europallets 1,360 x 245 x 270 cm |
Max. 24,000kg |
Basildon's position within the Thames Gateway – the UK's principal corridor for logistics and advanced manufacturing along the Thames Estuary – gives local businesses access to some of the country's most significant freight infrastructure. London Gateway, one of Britain's newest deep-water container ports, lies to the south and handles intercontinental cargo that feeds directly into regional supply chains.
zipmend's network in Essex ensures that HGVs are available for both export-bound and domestic consignments. Whether the load is a full trailer of heavy machinery heading for a port terminal or a part load of electronic components bound for an assembly facility, you receive a confirmed price upfront and your consignment is coordinated from collection to delivery.
The Thames Gateway corridor that surrounds Basildon is home to the Thames Freeport, a development expected to create over 12,000 new jobs and generate an estimated £350 million per year in economic value. This concentration of logistics, manufacturing, and trade activity means that freight originating in Basildon often stays within the broader estuary corridor – moving between production facilities, warehousing operations, and port terminals without crossing vast distances.
Export-bound freight typically heads for the container terminals at London Gateway or Felixstowe, the UK's largest container port by volume. Import cargo follows the reverse path – raw materials, sub-assemblies, and packaging arrive through these ports before reaching Basildon's factory floors. zipmend arranges these port-related haulage movements as individual bookings, so you can track your consignment from collection to delivery.
Heading west, the route towards London connects Basildon with the capital's commercial districts and intermodal terminals. Manufacturers here regularly dispatch part loads of printed circuit boards, sensor assemblies, and defence-sector components to integration facilities across Greater London. The journey time allows for morning collection and afternoon delivery – which matters when production schedules at the receiving end are fixed.
For loads heading north into East Anglia and the East Midlands, Basildon's position means that an HGV can reach major logistics hubs within a few hours, making same-day or next-day deliveries feasible for time-sensitive freight. The diversity of cargo types moving through these corridors – from heavy machinery to consumer packaged goods – reflects the breadth of Basildon's manufacturing base and the varied logistics requirements that come with it.
A full truck is too big for what you want to send? No problem, because we also offer express journeys with smaller vehicles and a maximum payload of 1200kg.
