Freight from Europe to the UK

European Freight to the UK (Return Loads Available)

Looking to ship goods from Europe to the UK? Streamline makes it simple. From full truck loads (FTL) to part loads (LTL/groupage), we provide reliable European haulage with daily departures, tracked updates and full customs support. Where possible, we use return loads to keep costs competitive – but the focus is always on getting your shipment delivered safely and on time.

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Why choose Streamline for EU–UK freight?

• Competitive pricing: we utilise return loads and empty backhauls where available.
• Flexible capacity: FTL, part loads, groupage and express vans across EU corridors.
• Complete paperwork: customs clearance, T1s, ENS/EXS, HS coding and deferment handled.
• Predictable schedules: daily departures and tracked milestones.
• One point of contact: dedicated European operations team with 24/7 escalation.

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What we move

• Palletised goods and retail replenishment
• Manufacturing components & finished goods
• Temperature-controlled food & pharma (on request)
• Hazardous ADR (IMDG-trained team)
• Oversize & project cargo (route survey available)

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Core lanes we cover

• Benelux ↔ UK (NL/BE/LU)
• Germany ↔ UK (DE)
• France ↔ UK (FR)
• Spain & Portugal ↔ UK (ES/PT)
• Italy ↔ UK (IT)
• Nordics ↔ UK (DK/SE/NO/FI)

Note: Other origins available across the EU via our network. Ask for current capacity.

Service options

• Full Truck Load (FTL) Door-to-door EU–UK with dedicated trailer and fixed ETAs.

• Less Than Truckload / Groupage (LTL) Cost-effective consolidation for 1–20 pallets with hub handovers.
• Time-Critical / Express Dedicated vans and team-drivers for urgent freight.
• Island & Remote Destinations Seamless handoff into our Scotland network, including Orkney & Shetland.

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How it works (EU – UK freight in 5 steps)

1. Send your details: pickup, commodity, pallets/dims/weight, hazards, temperature, incoterms.
2. We match capacity: live availability and pricing, including return loads where possible.
3. Booking & paperwork: we generate labels, customs entries and transit docs.
4. Collection & linehaul: tracked milestones and proactive exception management.
5. UK final mile: delivery to site or onward distribution via our depots.

Customs & compliance

• UK & EU customs: import/export entries, T1/T2, GVMS/ENS/EXS.
  Duty/VAT deferment: options available to keep goods moving.
• Commodity classification: HS codes, origin & valuation guidance.
• Controlled goods: ADR/IMDG-trained personnel and documentation support.

Who we work with

Manufacturers • Retailers & e-commerce • Food & drink • Industrial & energy • Forwarders needing overflow capacity

Depots & coverage

We operate across the UK with key hubs in Aberdeen and Glasgow, plus on-island fleets in Orkney and Shetland. EU collections are available across major industrial regions via our partner network.

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