Transport to Germany from the UK

Serving Germany's industrial regions

Most of the traffic we arrange runs to North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Hesse and Bavaria — automotive, engineering, chemicals and machinery. Each has its own handling expectations, from palletised production parts to crated machinery needing a Hiab or low-loader at the delivery end.

Routing and transit times

German loads typically cross via Dover-Calais or the North Sea ferries from Immingham and Hull to Rotterdam or Zeebrugge, then run overland. Expect around 3-4 working days to western Germany and 4-6 to the south and east on groupage, with faster dedicated options where required.

Customs, EUR1 and compliance

We arrange export and import declarations, EUR1 preference certificates where the goods qualify, and transit paperwork. For regulated goods we check ADR classification, packaging and documentation before loading — a rejected load at the border costs far more than the checks.

Machinery, oversize and project loads

Where consignments exceed standard trailer dimensions we source step-frame, extendable or low-loader equipment and arrange escorts and permits through the carrier. Loading and unloading equipment is confirmed at both ends before the vehicle is committed.

Local detail

Facts that shape how we plan your delivery

• Regular corridors to NRW, Hamburg, Hesse, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg
• Channel and North Sea crossings depending on route and timing
• EUR1, T1 and ADR documentation arranged
• Groupage, part load, full load and dedicated vehicles
• Oversize, step-frame and low-loader capacity sourced on request

Relevant services

Services we arrange in this area

Common questions

Frequently asked questions