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European Road Freight · UK Imports & Exports · Customs Clearance

Reliable European road freight for UK businesses that cannot afford inconsistency

Union Freight moves full loads, part loads, groupage and express consignments between the UK and Europe. We coordinate every stage so your goods arrive on time, on budget, and without you having to chase for updates. Whether you are an established importer managing consistent volumes or a growing exporter entering new markets, we build the solution around your supply chain, not the other way around.

WHERE WE OPERATE

Our strongest European lanes

Our core network covers the routes UK businesses rely on most. If your destination is not listed below, speak to us directly; we cover all European destinations through our carrier network

Union Freight Map of EU Coverage

Italy

Primary lane

One of our strongest lanes. Full loads, part loads and groupage,  north and south Italy covered with consistent transit times

Poland

Primary lane

Regular full and part load services between the UK and Poland, supporting manufacturers and retailers with reliable cross-border movements.

Germany

Primary lane

Daily departures and a deep carrier network into Germany, our highest frequency lane for full loads and groupage

France

Primary lane

Full and part load coverage across France with strong customs capability for post-Brexit requirements.

Netherlands and Belgium

Primary lane

Benelux is one of our most active corridors, short transits, high frequency, and strong express van capability for urgent consignments.

Nordic Region

Secondary lane

One of our strongest lanes. Full loads, part loads and groupage,  north and south Italy covered with consistent transit times

WHAT WE MOVE

The right solution for your load, your lane, and your timeline

Every shipment is different. We match the service to your requirements -not the other way around.

Full Loads

Curtain siders, box trailers and mega trailers moving between the UK and Europe via our approved carrier network. If you need a full trailer, we have the vehicle and the lane knowledge to move it reliably.

Best for: regular exporters and importers with consistent high volumes

Part Loads

Not every shipment fills a trailer. Our part load network covers all primary European lanes at competitive rates, with transit times you can plan around. No compromise on reliability because your load is sharing space.

Best for: growing business with increasing but variable volumes or oversized goods

Groupage

Pallet consignments moving to multiple European destinations consolidated into a single managed service. Cost effective for high frequency shippers who need visibility and consistency across multiple deliveries.

Best for: businesses shipping pallets to several European customers regularly 

Express vans

When standard transit times are not an option. Our express van network offers two vehicle options - up to 8 pallets at 1,100kg, or up to 14 pallets at 3,000kg. Urgent collections at short notice, delivered fast across the UK and Europe.

Best for: time-critical shipments, production line support, urgent customer orders

WHO WE WORK WITH

Built for UK businesses where freight is becoming a growth constraint

Our European road freight clients typically have one thing in common, their volumes are growing faster than their current freight solution can keep up with. They need a partner who will plan around their supply chain, not just quote on their shipments.

Growing exporters

 

You have won new European customers and need a freight partner who will plan the logistics properly from day one, not treat it as a standard shipment.

Established importers

 

Your volumes have increased and your current rates no longer reflect that. You need a forwarder who will negotiate on your behalf and deliver consistency at scale.

Businesses entering new markets

 

You are moving into a new European country and need someone who knows the lane, the customs requirements, and the carrier network before your first shipment moves.

Ready to talk about your European freight?

Tell us your lanes, your volumes, and where the pressure is. We will come back to you with a solution, not just a rate.

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