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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