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Andover has established itself as one of Hampshire's principal logistics and distribution centres, attracting major brands across multiple sectors to its commercial estates. This concentration of warehousing and manufacturing activity creates substantial demand for road haulage – from full loads of packaged products leaving distribution facilities to part loads of engineered components heading to assembly plants across the country.
The town's logistics estates house operations spanning consumer goods distribution, advanced manufacturing, and specialist engineering. Lorry transport in Andover covers a wide range of freight profiles: one consignment might involve a full curtainsider of palletised stock, while the next requires a rigid HGV for heavy machinery components. zipmend handles both as individual orders, with the vehicle class selected to match your declared cargo rather than fitting your freight around a fixed carrier schedule.
Whether a consignment fills half a curtainsider or requires a full lorry, zipmend adjusts the vehicle allocation accordingly. Full loads travel without shared capacity or interim stops; part loads occupy only the space your freight needs, keeping the cost aligned with the actual volume. zipmend coordinates each order from collection through to delivery with proactive updates at every stage.
The booking process is completed through zipmend's online booking in minutes: you specify load dimensions, select a vehicle class, and receive a fixed price immediately. There is no waiting period for quotations and no price adjustment after confirmation – the rate is locked in from the start, and collection is arranged from the next working day.
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.
Hampshire's distribution and manufacturing sectors generate a consistent flow of heavy freight, and Andover sits at the centre of this demand. zipmend's transport network delivers rapid vehicle availability from the area – whether the requirement is a curtainsider for palletised distribution loads or a flatbed for oversized engineering components.
This built-in coordination keeps your supply chain on schedule even when haulage requirements shift at short notice – every order is tracked and verified at delivery without requiring manual follow-up from your team.
Andover's position in north-western Hampshire places it at the intersection of several important freight corridors. The town sits close to the junction of two major trunk routes, giving haulage operations efficient access to the south coast, the Midlands, and the wider national road network. This connectivity – combined with over a million square feet of logistics space across the town's business parks – has made Andover one of the UK's most sought-after distribution locations.
Southampton, a short drive to the south, represents one of the most significant haulage destinations reachable from Andover. The port handles a substantial volume of international freight, and businesses in Andover regularly dispatch and receive loads as part of port-related supply chains – container drayage, outbound freight staging, and inbound material distribution. zipmend coordinates these movements as individual bookings, with vehicle selection and pricing confirmed online before the lorry departs.
Freight also moves north from Andover into the broader commercial geography of central and southern England. Manufacturing operations, corporate distribution centres, and construction suppliers all sit within a day's delivery radius, making Andover-originated loads practical for a wide range of commercial purposes. zipmend's online booking provides instant pricing for any destination, removing the delays associated with traditional quotation processes.
The variety of freight moving through Andover reflects the town's diverse economic base. In the defence sector, contractors dispatch specialist components under strict handling protocols – avionics housings, encrypted communications equipment, and calibrated instrument assemblies that require careful load securing. Food production facilities, including operations for brands such as Twinings and the Co-operative Group, move temperature-stable goods to regional distribution networks. Precision engineering firms transport heavy parts between manufacturing sites. These varied consignment types each demand a different vehicle specification, and zipmend's booking system lets you choose the appropriate lorry class.
As Hampshire continues to attract investment in logistics infrastructure – with new warehouse developments expanding Andover's capacity further – the volume of road haulage originating from the area is set to grow. zipmend's model scales with that demand: each order is booked, priced, and coordinated independently, providing haulage capacity on demand without requiring volume commitments or long-term contracts.
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.
