Few towns of comparable size support such a distinctive commercial mix, and the freight requirements that result make road haulage in Borehamwood equally varied. The presence of Elstree Studios and the Sky Studios Elstree complex – whose recent expansion significantly increased production capacity – has established the area as the epicentre of the UK's screen production industry. Stage sets, lighting rigs, camera equipment, and wardrobe consignments all need to reach studios, filming locations, and post-production facilities on schedules that leave little margin for error.
Beyond film and television, Borehamwood's commercial landscape includes corporate headquarters for major brands, professional services firms, and a retail sector serving both the town and its surrounding communities. These businesses create their own freight patterns – office fit-out materials, catering supplies, promotional stock, and IT infrastructure all move through the area regularly, often in consignment sizes that range from a single pallet to a full trailer.
zipmend provides lorry transport in Borehamwood across all load sizes. Part loads accommodate smaller consignments such as printed materials or electronic equipment, while full-load bookings provide a dedicated lorry for larger freight – modular exhibition structures, bulk commercial supplies, or production materials. You choose the vehicle that matches your load during the online booking process and receive a confirmed price immediately.
The town's economic profile means that haulage requirements frequently arise at short notice, particularly in the production and events sectors where schedules are inherently fluid. When a filming schedule shifts or a product launch date moves forward, the freight timeline shifts with it – and the haulage provider needs to respond within hours rather than days.
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
The 3t 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 3t 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 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
The prices for our freight forwarding services include 120 minutes for loading, unloading, and other waiting times. Each additional started hour costs 60 € net. No loading or unloading assistance from the driver. We do not conduct pallet exchanges. Island transports are generally only possible on request. Invoicing is done via email.
| 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) |
| 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 |
The prices for our freight forwarding services include 120 minutes for loading, unloading, and other waiting times. Each additional started hour costs 60 € net. No loading or unloading assistance from the driver. We do not conduct pallet exchanges. Island transports are generally only possible on request. Invoicing is done via email.
The commercial density around Borehamwood generates freight demand that fluctuates rapidly and unpredictably. zipmend maintains vehicle availability across this high-demand area at the northern fringe of Greater London, ensuring that haulage capacity can be deployed rapidly – whether for a standard commercial consignment or an urgent production-related load that materialises outside normal business hours.
The breadth of industries in and around Borehamwood means that freight profiles vary significantly from one order to the next. zipmend accommodates this variety through its transport network, providing you with access to the right load capacity without requiring relationships with multiple separate haulage providers.
Production equipment heading to a temporary filming location in the South East, commercial supplies bound for a corporate campus in the Midlands, exhibition materials dispatched to an event venue in the North – freight from Borehamwood follows the diverse commercial patterns of a town whose industries operate on national and international scales. The variety of consignment types, delivery timescales, and handling requirements makes flexible haulage capacity a constant operational need.
Watford, immediately to the west, is among the most significant commercial destinations for freight from Borehamwood. Businesses in both towns maintain supply chain links across retail, catering, and professional services, generating regular freight flows that span the full range from single-pallet consignments to trailer-scale loads. The steady exchange of goods between Borehamwood and Watford's commercial districts reflects the area's concentrated economic activity – and the haulage capacity needed to sustain it.
To the north, St Albans adds a further dimension to the local freight landscape. The city's mix of manufacturing, professional services, and heritage-related commerce generates its own haulage demand, much of which connects directly with Borehamwood's supply chains. Consignments moving between the two locations frequently involve specialised or high-value goods – professional equipment, promotional materials, or exhibition pieces – that require precise scheduling and reliable handling.
Beyond the immediate Hertfordshire corridor, your freight may need to reach destinations across the South West, the Midlands, or further north. Production-related consignments often involve unusual dimensions and compressed deadlines, with delivery locations ranging from purpose-built studio facilities to temporary outdoor event sites. Commercial firms maintain supply chains connecting to national distribution networks and European partners, with freight volumes that fluctuate in response to project cycles, production calendars, and seasonal demand. Each of these patterns requires a haulage provider that can respond flexibly to shifting requirements rather than operating on fixed commitment schedules – and for businesses in Borehamwood, the ability to arrange vehicle capacity at short notice and at a confirmed price is what separates workable logistics from missed deadlines.
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.