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Grange Shipping Ltd
Ordnance House, 1 Garrison Lane,
Felixstowe, Suffolk
IP11 7SH
United Kingdom
European Express Service
European Express road freight is designed for urgent, time-critical shipments that can’t wait for standard transit schedules. Grange Shipping provides fast, flexible express services between the UK and mainland Europe, using dedicated vehicles to move freight with minimal handling and maximum speed.
Operating from Felixstowe since 1979, our experienced team can arrange rapid collection and departure — often within hours — ensuring your cargo reaches its destination as quickly and reliably as possible.
Service details
Time-Critical European Deliveries
European Express is ideal when speed is essential. We prioritise rapid collection, immediate routing and direct delivery to minimise transit times across Europe.
Dedicated Vehicles Only
Express shipments move on dedicated 7.5-tonne or 17-tonne vehicles, meaning your cargo is not consolidated with other freight and travels direct to destination.
Rapid Collection & Dispatch
For urgent shipments, we can often collect within 3 hours of booking, subject to vehicle availability and location, ensuring your freight is moving without delay.
UK–Europe Coverage
European Express services operate 24/7 between the UK and Europe, including destinations such as France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Switzerland and Norway.
Wide Range of Vehicle Types
We source the appropriate equipment for each movement, including curtain-sided trailers, euroliners, mega trailers, flatbeds, tail-lift vehicles and dedicated vans for urgent or specialist shipments.
Time-Critical & Express Services
For urgent European movements, we offer express road freight services , including dedicated vehicles capable of collecting and departing at short notice — ideal for smaller consignments or time-sensitive cargo.
Customs Clearance & Border Formalities
We can manage customs documentation and clearance for UK–EU movements, ensuring compliance with post-Brexit requirements and reducing the risk of border delays.
Specialist & Abnormal Loads
Our network supports specialist and abnormal load movements across Europe, with experienced operators who understand route planning, permits and compliance across multiple countries.
Secure & Controlled Transport
All express vehicles are satellite tracked, with status notifications provided when goods are loaded at origin and unloaded at destination.
Integrated European Logistics Solutions
European road freight can be combined with customs clearance, UK and EU warehousing, sea freight or air freight services — providing a seamless, end-to-end logistics solution with one point of contact.
Trailers
- Full Load / Part Load / Groupage / Abnormal Load movements
- Curtain / Euroliner Trailers
- Mega Trailers
- Flatbed Trailers
European Express vs Standard European Road Freight
| Feature | European Express | Standard European Road Freight |
|---|---|---|
| Transit priority | Time-critical / urgent | Planned / scheduled |
| Vehicle type | Dedicated 7.5t or 17t | Shared or scheduled trailers |
| Cargo handling | No consolidation | May be consolidated |
| Typical shipment size | 1–4 pallets | Pallets to full loads |
| Collection speed | Within ~3 hours of booking | Scheduled collection |
| Routing | Direct, door-to-door | May include hubs or cross-docking |
| Tracking | Satellite-tracked vehicles | Standard milestone updates |
| Status updates | Load & unload notifications | Progress updates as required |
| Availability | 24/7 UK ↔ Europe | Business hours / scheduled |
| Best for | Urgent parts, prototypes, breakdown cover | Cost-effective routine shipments |
Your European Express Contacts
Wendy Pearson
With over 15 years in logistics, Wendy has a deep knowlege of road freight and heads up our Road Freight department at Grange. Wendy will be your contact throughout the movement of your freight.
Contact Wendy
Wendy Pearson
With over 15 years in logistics, Wendy has a deep knowlege of road freight and heads up our Road Freight department at Grange. Wendy will be your contact throughout the movement of your freight.
Contact Wendy
European Express Service FAQs
1. What is the European Express Service?
European Express is a premium road freight service using dedicated vehicles to move urgent shipments between the UK and Europe as quickly as possible, without consolidation or unnecessary handling.
2. How quickly can an express shipment be collected?
In many cases, express shipments can be collected and dispatched within 3 hours of confirmation, depending on vehicle availability and location.
3. What size shipments are suitable for European Express?
European Express is ideal for smaller consignments, typically 1–4 pallets, but can also be arranged for larger urgent loads using dedicated trucks.
4. Is European Express faster than standard road freight?
Yes. Express shipments use dedicated vehicles and direct routing, resulting in significantly shorter transit times than groupage or part-load services.
5. Do you handle customs clearance for express shipments?
Yes. We manage all required customs documentation for UK–EU movements, ensuring compliance and helping to minimise border delays.
6. Which European countries do you cover with express services?
We provide European Express services across mainland Europe, including key destinations such as France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain.
7. Will I have a single point of contact?
Yes. You’ll have a dedicated contact managing your shipment from collection through to delivery, ensuring clear and consistent communication throughout.
8. Can European Express services be combined with other logistics services?
Yes. Our European Express services can be integrated with customs clearance, warehousing, sea freight, and air freight—providing a seamless, end-to-end logistics solution.
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prepared and processed by our specialist team, our legalised invoices service ensures your documents meet all official requirements.
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