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Since leaving the EU single market, the United Kingdom has operated under a customs regime that adds documentary and procedural layers to every cross-border freight movement. A freight forwarder for the United Kingdom must navigate this reality daily – managing consignment notes, customs declarations, and transit documentation that did not exist for UK-EU trade before 2021. zipmend handles these complexities as part of every booking, so that your freight clears borders without unnecessary delays.
The UK's industrial base spans four nations and generates freight across a remarkable range of sectors. Automotive components from the Midlands, aerospace assemblies from the North West, pharmaceutical products from the South East, semiconductor materials from South Wales, distillery equipment from Scotland, and agricultural machinery from East Anglia – each category demands specific handling knowledge and reliable European connectivity.
zipmend arranges part-load and full-load haulage between the UK and continental Europe, covering both directions of this trade relationship. You book online, select the appropriate vehicle class for your consignment, and receive a fixed price. Whether the load is a curtain-sided HGV carrying palletised automotive parts to Germany or a rigid HGV transporting medical equipment to the Netherlands, zipmend coordinates the entire journey from collection through channel crossing to final delivery.
The UK's freight forwarding and customs sector is valued at £29.5 billion – a measure of how central professional logistics coordination has become to British businesses trading internationally. zipmend offers these businesses a streamlined entry point into European haulage, reducing the friction that post-Brexit procedures have introduced.
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.
Coordinating freight between the United Kingdom and continental Europe involves a physical channel crossing – whether via ferry or tunnel – that makes network reliability more critical than for purely overland routes. zipmend's European transport network bridges this gap by maintaining strong vehicle coverage on both sides of the Channel, ensuring that UK-origin consignments connect smoothly with onward European haulage.
This dual-sided coverage means that urgent freight from a Manchester factory or a London distribution centre can reach German, Dutch, or French destinations with coordinated handovers and continuous status visibility throughout the crossing and onward journey.
The United Kingdom's trade with continental Europe is shaped by geography, history, and a post-Brexit customs framework that has made professional freight coordination more important than ever. As Europe's second-largest economy, the UK generates substantial freight volumes toward virtually every EU member state – and a freight forwarder for the United Kingdom must offer the connectivity to serve this breadth. zipmend provides individually coordinated haulage that keeps these trade flows moving efficiently.
Germany remains the UK's largest European trading partner for goods, with bilateral exchanges spanning automotive components, industrial machinery, chemical products, and pharmaceutical ingredients. Consignments from UK manufacturing hubs toward Munich, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, and Hamburg represent a core segment of zipmend's UK-Europe service. Each transport is booked individually, with a fixed price and a clear delivery window – whether the consignment is a full load of aerospace-grade aluminium or a part-load of electronic assemblies.
France and the Benelux countries rank among the next most important trade destinations, benefiting from geographic proximity and strong port connections. Freight heading to Paris, Lyon, Rotterdam, or Antwerp moves through established channel routes, with zipmend managing the logistics from the UK collection point through the crossing to the continental delivery address. The short transit times on these corridors make next-day delivery achievable for many consignment types.
Further afield, Italian manufacturing centres – particularly in Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna – receive a steady flow of UK-origin freight, from precision engineering components to speciality chemicals. Spanish and Portuguese markets draw British exports in automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, and food-processing equipment. zipmend's network coverage across Southern Europe ensures that these longer-distance transports receive the same level of proactive coordination as shorter cross-Channel movements.
The Nordic and Central European markets are growing destinations for UK exports, with Poland, the Czech Republic, and Sweden each drawing increasing volumes of British manufactured goods. zipmend handles these corridors with the same approach: individually coordinated transport, transparent pricing, and continuous updates from collection to delivery. For UK businesses navigating the complexity of European freight logistics, zipmend offers a single booking point that simplifies access to every major continental market.
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.
