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The commercial landscape of Brighton extends well beyond its reputation as a seaside destination. The city's economy is powered by a thriving digital and creative sector, a substantial professional services industry and established industrial estates and commercial zones that generate consistent road haulage demand. From server equipment and office fit-out materials to exhibition builds and retail stock, the freight moving through Brighton is varied, time-sensitive and often heavier than the city's tech-forward image might suggest.
The presence of a major cargo-handling port within minutes of the city adds another dimension to Brighton's freight profile. Businesses involved in import pre-positioning or export preparation regularly need lorry transport to move goods between port facilities and their own commercial premises. The road haulage connections supporting this maritime link serve industries ranging from construction to consumer goods, and the volume of freight passing through this corridor remains significant throughout the year.
zipmend organises lorry transport from Brighton for every category of commercial freight. Whether that means a part load of retail merchandise heading to a regional warehouse, a full truckload of construction materials bound for a development site or specialist equipment moving between technology campuses, each order receives dedicated coordination around the timescales your business requires – giving Brighton's growing base of creative, technology and commercial enterprises a road haulage solution that works without demanding logistics expertise from your side.
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.
Brighton's position on the south coast provides natural connectivity to both domestic and European freight corridors. The concentration of commercial activity across multiple sectors – from professional services to manufacturing and distribution – creates a diverse haulage demand profile that requires flexible vehicle availability rather than standardised schedules.
zipmend's network covers the United Kingdom and continental Europe, ensuring that you can arrange lorry transport from Brighton regardless of destination or consignment size. Each order is coordinated directly, with full transparency from collection through to delivery so your operational planning rests on confirmed timings rather than assumptions.
Brighton's economic reach stretches along the entire south coast and northward towards the capital, placing it within a freight corridor that connects some of England's most commercially active areas. The city is not an isolated market – its professional services sector, creative industries and expanding commercial property portfolio generate freight that moves in every direction, from retail stock heading to locations across the South East to industrial equipment destined for manufacturing sites further afield.
Shoreham Port, just west of Brighton, functions as one of the south coast's most significant cargo-handling facilities with over 150 businesses operating from its estate. Construction aggregates, imported timber and manufactured goods all pass through its quaysides, and the onward road haulage from port to final destination is a critical link in these supply chains. For Brighton-based companies involved in maritime logistics, zipmend coordinates these short-distance port movements with the same dedicated attention applied to long-haul transports – your freight is collected from the address you specify and delivered directly, without routing through third-party depots.
Heading north, the corridor towards the airport and the wider commuter belt represents another major axis for freight from Brighton. Office relocations, IT infrastructure deployments, retail distribution runs and construction projects commissioned by businesses across this densely populated region generate consistent haulage demand. The proximity of the airport also positions Brighton as a practical base for companies whose supply chains include air freight components – zipmend handles the road-based legs, collecting goods from Brighton premises and delivering them to airport freight facilities for onward dispatch, or receiving inbound cargo for final distribution across the south coast.
Continental Europe is equally accessible from Brighton's coastal position. Whether freight needs to reach destinations across the channel or further into the continent, zipmend arranges lorry transport from Brighton with an individually managed process for each order. For businesses that have previously handled their own logistics informally – arranging ad-hoc collections through personal contacts or local operators without structured coordination – this approach often represents a considerable step forward in freight reliability and cost predictability.
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.
