European road freight from the UK to Italy and mainland Europe

Scheduled road haulage to Europe with payloads to 24 tonnes, customs clearance handled in-house and ADR-trained drivers for hazardous goods.

Request a quote Call 01270 628 975

International road freight

Decades of crossing the Alps

Delphic has been running road freight to Europe since 1997. Our drivers know the Fréjus, Mont Blanc and Simplon crossings in all weathers, which customs posts move quickly and where to park overnight. That counts when a load has to be in Lombardy on a fixed morning.

We operate scheduled UK to Italy routes alongside wider cross-European work, with payloads up to 24 tonnes. Our scheduled international services operate under CMR conditions, with customs documentation handled by our own office. Take a full trailer, or share one through our groupage service to Italy and pay only for the space you use.

How we work across borders

Scheduled services to and from Italy, with collections any day of the week
Late-week collection in northern Italy, UK delivery early the following week
Customs clearance prepared in-house, every week of the year
ADR-trained drivers for hazardous goods on international shipments
Groupage or full trailer, express or standard

Lorry at a customs office — At the customs office in Pavia, northern Italy.

Tractor unit on a rail wagon — A unit loaded on rail for part of the journey.

Road and rail

Intermodal where it suits the job

On some of the longer continental legs the unit travels part of the way by rail rather than by road. Where the route and the timings suit it, that means lower cost per tonne, less road mileage and a more predictable run through the congested corridors. Most work goes by road throughout; we use rail when it is the better answer, not as a rule.

At a glance

European trailer specification

Maximum payload	Up to 24 tonnes
Trailer length	13.6 m
Internal height	2.65 m standard
Sliding roof	Adjustable to 2.85 m internal for over-height freight
Trailer types	Curtainsider, high-cube, sliding-roof
Documentation	CMR, export and import declarations, T1 where required
Dangerous goods	ADR-trained drivers (see ADR haulage)

On the road

Where the work takes us

Lorry below the mountains — The Alps, a regular part of the run.

Curtainsider on a delivery — Delivering in northern Italy.

Lorry on a ferry deck — A ferry crossing on a European journey.

FAQs

Common questions

Which European countries do you serve?

Italy is our core route, with wider cross-European work alongside it. Tell us the collection and delivery points and we'll confirm whether it fits our scheduled services.

Do you handle the customs paperwork?

Yes. Export and import documentation is part of the job on every European movement. See our customs clearance page for detail.

Can you carry ADR loads internationally?

Yes. Our drivers are ADR trained and we carry classified goods on international movements as well as within the UK.

What is intermodal, and why does it matter?

Intermodal transport combines road and rail within one journey. Where the route and timetable suit the shipment, it can reduce road mileage and help manage transport costs.

Get a quote

Moving freight to or from Europe?

Send us the collection and delivery points, load details and preferred dates for a quote.

Speak directly to our transport team, not a call centre
UK, European, Italian groupage and ADR work all quoted in-house
Call 01270 628 975 (from outside the UK +44 (0)1270 628 975) or email traffic@delphic-haulage.co.uk