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The Port of Barri handles approximately 300,000 tonnes of cargo annually and contributes over £340 million to the regional economy, supporting around 5,000 jobs. Aggregates, dry bulk materials, and construction supplies constitute a large share of the port's throughput, and much of this cargo continues its journey by road to building sites, concrete plants, and infrastructure projects across South Wales and the West of England. Chemical manufacturers east of the port add another dimension to the freight profile, dispatching industrial compounds and processed materials in palletised and bulk loads.
Lorry transport from Barri covers both part loads and full loads. A part load suits consignments of moderate volume – chemical drums, packaged materials, or equipment components – that share HGV capacity with compatible freight heading in a similar direction. A full load reserves an entire curtainsided trailer for your consignment, which is the standard arrangement for large-volume aggregate transfers or multi-pallet chemical consignments. You select the option that matches your freight volume during the online booking.
With ABP and px Group advancing plans for a Clean Growth Hub at the port – targeting low-carbon infrastructure and energy-related freight – haulage demand from Barri is set to diversify further. Hydrogen production facilities, carbon capture equipment, and renewable energy components will create new freight categories alongside the established flow of aggregates and chemicals.
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 Vale of Glamorgan connects the industrial base of South East Wales with the broader UK freight network. Barri's proximity to the M4 corridor positions local businesses within efficient reach of distribution centres, manufacturing plants, and port terminals across Southern Wales and the West of England.
zipmend's network in this area ensures that HGVs can be allocated promptly for loads originating from or arriving at Barri's port and industrial zones. Whether your freight involves bulk construction materials or palletised chemical products, vehicle specifications and collection windows are confirmed before the vehicle is dispatched.
Cardiff, the primary commercial and administrative centre of Wales, lies less than ten miles to the northeast. Freight from Barri reaches Cardiff's business parks, government facilities, and construction projects without difficulty, and the return flow includes equipment, components, and materials sourced through Cardiff's supply-chain network. The close proximity means that same-day collection and delivery between the two locations is straightforward to arrange – a practical advantage when project timelines are tight.
To the west, the industrial towns along the South Wales valleys generate demand for building materials, chemical intermediates, and manufactured goods – all freight categories that regularly depart from Barri. The concentration of steelworks, manufacturing plants, and energy-sector facilities in this corridor creates a consistent pull for haulage services, particularly for full loads of raw and semi-processed materials. zipmend handles each of these consignments on an individual basis, matching the vehicle to the load dimensions and the delivery window to the recipient's operational schedule.
Lorry transport from Barri also serves cross-border requirements. Freight destined for the West of England – whether for distribution centres near Bristol or manufacturing operations further inland – follows established road corridors that keep journey times predictable. For consignments heading towards the Midlands or the South East, zipmend coordinates the route and timing to align with your operational needs, providing updates from loading through to final delivery.
The South Wales industrial base as a whole produces over £6 billion in manufacturing output annually, and Barri's port provides one of the region's key freight gateways for construction and chemical supply chains. As the Clean Growth Hub takes shape, the freight mix moving through Barri will evolve – but the underlying logistics requirement stays the same: reliable haulage, arranged individually, without the overhead of fixed contracts or minimum volumes.
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.
