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The Czech Republic's manufacturing sector produces a remarkably diverse range of freight – from complete vehicle assemblies rolling off the lines at Škoda's Mladá Boleslav plant to precision-machined components destined for German and Austrian production facilities. Choosing the right freight forwarder for Czech Republic operations means working with a partner who understands these industrial rhythms and can respond when production schedules shift at short notice.
zipmend coordinates part-load and full-load haulage for consignments that Czech manufacturers generate daily: gearbox housings, stamped metal body panels, electronic control units, glass components, and industrial tooling. Whether a Brno-based machinery manufacturer needs a full HGV to Bavaria or a Pilsen electronics supplier requires a part-load to the Netherlands, zipmend arranges the appropriate vehicle through its European network and manages the transport from collection to delivery.
The country's automotive cluster alone – spanning Å koda, Hyundai in NoÅ¡ovice, and the former TPCA joint venture in KolÃn – produces over 1.4 million vehicles annually, each generating a complex web of inbound and outbound freight movements. Beyond automotive, Czech industry contributes significant volumes in machine tools, optical instruments, rubber and plastics, and brewing equipment.
For time-sensitive freight – a replacement press tool needed in a Stuttgart factory or a batch of medical device components required in Vienna – zipmend's express service collects within hours and delivers without intermediate handling, keeping transit times short and your supply chain intact.
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.
The Czech Republic sits at the crossroads of Central European freight corridors, bordered by Germany, Austria, Poland, and Slovakia – four of zipmend's strongest coverage areas. This geographic position means that vehicle availability for Czech freight is consistently high, whether collection happens in Prague's industrial outskirts, the Moravian manufacturing belt around Brno, or the Silesian border region near Ostrava.
zipmend's network density in the DACH region and Central Europe translates into rapid response for Czech-origin consignments. Cross-border movements to Germany – the Czech Republic's largest trade partner by a wide margin – benefit from established corridor coverage that keeps collection-to-delivery windows tight and your coordination seamless.
Central Europe's freight geography places the Czech Republic in a uniquely connected position. The country's industrial heartland stretches along an axis from Prague through Brno to Ostrava, generating freight volumes that radiate outward into virtually every major European market. For businesses relying on a freight forwarder in the Czech Republic, this connectivity translates into direct access to key manufacturing and distribution centres across the continent.
The dominant trade relationship runs westward into Germany. Czech manufacturing exports flow steadily toward Bavaria, Saxony, and Baden-Württemberg – industrial machinery, precision components, and electronic assemblies that depend on reliable overland haulage with minimal lead time. zipmend coordinates these movements as individual bookings, matching each consignment to the right vehicle class and managing the transport from the factory gate to the receiving dock.
Austria represents another critical corridor, particularly for consignments originating in South Moravia. The industrial centres around Vienna and Linz draw a steady stream of Czech-manufactured goods – everything from hydraulic assemblies to industrial electronics. The relatively short distances involved make same-day and next-day delivery achievable for many routes, provided the logistics partner reacts quickly enough. zipmend's coverage in the Austrian market ensures that these cross-border loads move without delays or gaps in communication.
Northward, freight flows connect Czech production sites with Poland's growing logistics infrastructure around Wrocław and Katowice. The bilateral trade in construction materials, chemical intermediates, and industrial components has expanded significantly as Polish manufacturing output continues to grow. Eastward, movements serve Slovakia's industrial plants in Bratislava and Žilina – a corridor shaped by deep economic integration between the two countries since their separation in 1993.
Beyond the immediate neighbours, Czech freight reaches deeper into Europe – toward the Benelux ports, Northern Italy's manufacturing clusters, and the Scandinavian markets. zipmend's presence across these regions means that even longer-distance haulage from the Czech Republic benefits from proactive coordination and status visibility throughout the entire journey, with each transport individually managed from collection to proof of delivery.
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.
