Few countries in Europe match Belgium's intensity of cross-border freight movement relative to its size. As a freight forwarder for Belgium, zipmend connects businesses to a logistics landscape where pharmaceutical consignments from Brussels, automotive components from Flanders, and chemical products from the Antwerp corridor all share the same urgency – reliable haulage that arrives without unnecessary delays.
Belgium's position at the heart of Western Europe means that freight originating here reaches major consumer and industrial markets within hours. The Port of Antwerp-Bruges alone handled over 278 million tonnes in 2024, generating a constant flow of road-based pre- and post-haulage across the country. For manufacturing companies, distributors, and procurement teams managing just-in-time supply chains, this creates a transport environment where precision matters more than volume.
zipmend operates across Belgium with part-load and full-load haulage for consignments ranging from single pallets to full curtainside lorries. Whether the freight involves euro pallets of machine parts destined for a production site near Ghent, medical devices dispatched from a logistics park near Zaventem, or industrial components heading from Liège toward Central Europe – the booking process works the same way: an online quote with a fixed price, confirmed collection windows, and proactive status updates throughout the journey.
For full loads, the lorry carries exclusively your consignment – no shared cargo space, no intermediate stops. For part loads, zipmend provides the same coordination and transparency: fixed pricing, confirmed timelines, and personal communication from loading to delivery. The distinction lies in the vehicle allocation, not in the quality of service.
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.
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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
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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
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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.
Belgium sits at the junction of Europe's densest freight corridors, and zipmend's transport network reflects this connectivity. From collection points across Flanders, Wallonia, and the Brussels region, your consignments move toward destinations throughout the continent – with lorry availability that matches the pace your business demands.
The operational strength lies in rapid vehicle allocation. When a manufacturer in Mechelen needs a curtainside lorry for a delivery to Southern Germany, or a logistics manager in Charleroi requires a tail-lift vehicle for a consignment heading to the Netherlands, zipmend coordinates the transport directly. Proactive updates accompany each journey, ensuring that you maintain full visibility from collection through to final delivery.
Belgium's economic geography creates freight demand that radiates in every direction. The country's position between France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg makes it a natural origin and destination for cross-border haulage – and zipmend handles your transports as individual bookings tailored to each consignment's requirements.
The greater Antwerp area functions as Belgium's freight centre of gravity. With one of Europe's busiest ports and a surrounding cluster of chemical plants, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities, the region generates a constant need for road haulage toward inland destinations. zipmend is available for transports from Antwerp to any European destination, whether the cargo consists of industrial raw materials heading east or finished goods moving toward French distribution hubs.
Brussels and its economic periphery add a different dimension to Belgium's freight profile. The capital region hosts a concentration of pharmaceutical companies, technology firms, and European institutional supply chains. Consignments here often involve time-sensitive deliveries – replacement parts for medical equipment, technical components for ongoing installations, or prototype freight that cannot wait for scheduled logistics cycles. zipmend coordinates these transports with fixed timelines and individual lorry allocation, ensuring the freight moves without intermediate stops.
Further south, Wallonia's industrial heritage continues to generate significant transport volumes. The steel, glass, and engineering sectors around Liège and Charleroi produce heavy consignments that require appropriate vehicle selection – from standard curtainside lorries for palletised goods to vehicles with tail-lift access for floor-level loading. zipmend matches the vehicle to the freight specification as part of the online booking process.
Belgium's cross-border freight connections extend naturally toward its neighbours. The short distances to the Ruhr area, the Randstad, and northern France mean that many consignments complete their journey within a single working day. For longer hauls – toward Scandinavia, the Iberian Peninsula, or Eastern Europe – zipmend provides the same booking transparency and direct coordination from collection to delivery, with full visibility throughout the journey regardless of distance or border crossings.
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.