The Brenner corridor makes Tyrol one of the most strategically positioned freight regions in the Alps, yet the state's own manufacturing base generates substantial transport demand independently of transit traffic. A freight forwarder in Tyrol must handle both high-value precision goods and heavy construction materials – zipmend covers this range with part-load and full-load options, booked online with an immediate fixed price.
Innsbruck-based producers of precision components – from crystal products at Swarovski to high-performance materials at Plansee – require freight forwarding that moves sensitive, high-value goods on tight delivery schedules. Engineered metal parts bound for German automotive plants or speciality alloys heading to aerospace suppliers represent typical consignments from this region.
Tyrol's construction sector drives additional demand: structural steel, mechanical installations, and infrastructure materials move to project sites across Austria and into neighbouring countries. Seasonal tourism infrastructure – hotel refurbishments, cable car components, technical installations – creates time-sensitive freight needs that overlap with regular industrial logistics.
For companies exporting into the Italian market, Tyrol's proximity to northern Italy is a distinct advantage. Freight moving southward through the Brenner Pass reaches Verona and the wider Po Valley within a single working day – and the price for that transport is confirmed the moment you complete the online booking.
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.
Tyrol sits at the junction of north–south and east–west transport axes in the heart of the Alps. zipmend's transport network connects businesses in the Inn Valley and surrounding districts to destinations across Austria, into Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and throughout Europe. The Brenner axis gives Tyrolean freight a natural advantage for southbound consignments, while connections northward reach Munich and the broader German market efficiently.
What sets this corridor apart from a logistics perspective is the need for reliable coordination across Alpine terrain – seasonal conditions, gradient restrictions, and border crossings all affect transit planning. zipmend manages these variables for each individual transport, so your freight arrives on schedule regardless of the route complexity.
When a Tyrolean timber products company needs engineered wood panels delivered to a buyer near Stuttgart, the freight follows a well-established corridor northward through the Inn Valley, crossing into Bavaria before continuing toward south-western Germany. When a hospitality supplier has seasonal furnishings bound for a resort in South Tyrol, the route runs southward through the Brenner Pass – a fundamentally different transport profile requiring different timing and often a different vehicle class.
Innsbruck, as Tyrol's capital and economic centre with over 130,000 residents, generates the largest share of the state's outbound freight. Munich – less than two hours to the north – accounts for a significant portion of cross-border transport, driven by supply chain links between Tyrolean manufacturers and Bavarian industry. Zurich lies further west but remains a key destination for companies serving Swiss pharmaceutical and engineering markets.
Southward, Verona and the industrial centres of northern Italy represent Tyrol's other major freight axis. Italian-bound consignments typically involve construction materials, seasonal tourism goods, or technical equipment for industrial customers in the Po Valley. The Brenner corridor is Europe's busiest Alpine crossing for road freight, handling over 2.5 million truck movements annually.
Within Austria, freight from Tyrol frequently moves eastward toward Salzburg and Vienna, connecting local suppliers with customers in the capital region. This domestic axis serves businesses ranging from food producers in the lower Inn Valley to equipment manufacturers supplying the Viennese construction market. Westward, the route to Vorarlberg and onward to Switzerland supports companies in the upper Inn Valley – particularly those whose customers operate in the Zurich or Lake Constance area.
Each of these transport corridors presents its own logistics characteristics – Alpine gradients, seasonal traffic peaks on the Brenner, varying border procedures for Swiss-bound freight. For Tyrolean businesses, the practical question is not whether the destination is reachable but whether the transport coordination accounts for these regional specificities. A consignment crossing the Brenner in January faces different conditions from the same route in July, and the logistics planning needs to reflect that reality.
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.