Direct Transport from London
London, United Kingdom
Direct Transport from London - CityFreight
Exclusive full truckload transport door-to-door - no transshipment, maximum security and fastest transit time.
Benefits of Direct Transport
- No transshipment - your goods stay on the same vehicle
- Faster delivery via direct haul without intermediate stops
- Lower risk of damage
- Real-time GPS tracking
The London Economy: Europe's Largest Consumer Market Across the Channel
Greater London is one of the most affluent conurbations in Europe and a central sales market for consumer goods, furniture, fashion, food and technology. At the same time, exhibitions, events, construction projects and a dense network of distribution centres along the M25 are concentrated here. Since Brexit, the movement of goods has involved customs formalities - and this is exactly where direct transport plays to its strengths: one vehicle, one driver, one customs clearance, no transhipments in intermediate hubs where shipments can get stuck.
Typical use cases for direct transport
- Exhibition and event logistics: exhibits, stage and event equipment with fixed build-up and dismantling times
- Retail and e-commerce goods: on-time delivery to distribution centres with a booked time window
- Furniture and interior fit-out: high-value furnishings for shop and property fit-out, without transhipment risk
- Machinery and spare parts: urgent production supply, where every day of standstill costs money
- Returns: returned goods, empties and exhibition goods back to the continent
Customs, Channel crossing and delivery in the Greater London area
We prepare the required customs documents together with you and align the Channel crossing - Eurotunnel or ferry - with your delivery date. Because the goods stay exclusively on one vehicle, there is no dependence on groupage departure schedules: the vehicle departs when your shipment is ready, around the clock.
For delivery within the city area, our dispatch takes into account London's low-emission and toll zones as well as tight time windows at inner-city unloading points. Via GPS tracking you can see the shipment's location at any time and pre-inform the consignee or ramp precisely. The fixed price covers the Channel crossing and tolls - from a van for urgent single shipments to an articulated lorry for the full load.
Frequently asked questions
How does customs clearance work for transports to London?
Since Brexit, shipments to the United Kingdom require export and import declarations. We coordinate the necessary documents with you before departure, so the vehicle passes through border clearance without delay. Because the goods travel exclusively, there are no waiting times caused by other shipments on the same vehicle.
Eurotunnel or ferry - which is better for my shipment?
At around 35 minutes, the Eurotunnel is the fastest crossing, while the Calais-Dover ferry is a flexible alternative. We choose the option that fits your delivery date, the traffic situation and the booking availability. Both options are included in the fixed price; we state the transit time bindingly in the quote.
Can you also deliver directly to inner-city addresses in London?
Yes. Our dispatch plans in the low-emission and toll zones as well as time windows at inner-city ramps and selects the right vehicle - from van to articulated lorry. Via GPS tracking you can pre-inform the consignee to the minute, which avoids waiting times especially at construction sites and shops.