Countries & regions
Machinery transport to Spain and Portugal
Spain and Portugal are EU members; there is no customs. The route runs through France and across the Pyrenees, making it one of the longer corridors within the EU. Dates and contacts at destination therefore need to be fixed early.
What matters
- Long route
- The transport spans several days. Driving and rest times and weekend driving bans in transit countries feed into the plan.
- Crossing the Pyrenees
- The route across the Pyrenees is chosen by destination and season.
- Intra-EU transport
- No customs declaration; delivery note and commercial invoice are usually sufficient.
- Contacts
- Spanish or Portuguese helps; a contact with English is usually enough for coordination.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Where exactly is the machine going?
- Is the date fixed or flexible?
- Who unloads at destination?
- Are there several machines that could travel together?
What we need from you
- Destination address
- Dimensions and weight
- Date range
- Contact person
Preparation: You hand the machine over ready for transport – dismantling, later installation and commissioning are done by your team or the manufacturer's service.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Transport planned around dimensions, weight and route – with the right vehicle and secure load
- Loading, unloading and crane work organised alongside on request
- One contact who coordinates dates with you and the people on site
Good to know
For the long route, an early collection date pays off. We plan the delivery date around weekends and holidays and state it in the quote.
How it works
- 01
Request
You send route, date and machine details using the form below – anything unknown can stay open.
- 02
Review
We check the long route including driving bans in transit countries and clarify unloading at destination.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – on request including loading and crane organisation.
- 04
Execution
Transport via France to the Iberian Peninsula and handover in the agreed time window.
Questions and answers: Spain and Portugal
Does a machinery transport to Spain need customs papers?
No. Spain and Portugal are EU members; the transport is intra-EU.
Why does planning to Spain take longer than to Austria?
The route is considerably longer and runs through France. Driving and rest times and driving bans in transit countries affect the delivery date.
Can a machine for Portugal be delivered directly to the customer?
Yes, after checking access and unloading at the destination.
Request
Request for this topic: Spain and Portugal
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Destination address
- Dimensions and weight
- Date range
- Contact person