Countries & regions
Machinery transport to the United Kingdom
Since leaving the EU, the United Kingdom is a third country. A machine is exported from the EU and imported into the UK; and there is always a sea crossing – by ferry or by shuttle through the Channel Tunnel.
What matters
- Customs formalities
- Export declaration in the EU and import into the UK. Responsibilities are agreed before the quote.
- Sea crossing
- Ferry or Channel Tunnel shuttle are part of the route; their availability affects the schedule.
- Documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list and the customs declarations have to be ready before arrival at the border.
- Unloading in the UK
- For unloading in Great Britain we clarify access and set-down point particularly carefully.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Who is the consignee and importer in the UK?
- Who handles the export and import declarations?
- Which delivery term has been agreed?
- Are the commercial invoice and packing list available?
What we need from you
- Consignee and address
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Delivery term
- Responsibility for customs
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
If customs documents are ready before collection, we plan the transport to the UK without delays at the border.
How it works
- 01
Request
You send route, date and machine details using the form below – anything unknown can stay open.
- 02
Review
We clarify customs responsibilities and documents and plan the route and the Channel crossing.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – on request including loading and crane organisation.
- 04
Execution
Transport with the agreed documents, crossing by ferry or shuttle, border processing as agreed and handover.
Questions and answers: United Kingdom
Is the United Kingdom still intra-EU for machinery transport?
No. Since Brexit the UK is a third country; export from the EU and import into the UK require customs declarations.
How does the machine cross the Channel?
By ferry or by shuttle through the Channel Tunnel. We check which option fits per order.
Who handles import clearance in the UK?
That is agreed before the quote – usually the consignee or their customs agent.
Request
Request for this topic: United Kingdom
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Consignee and address
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Delivery term
- Responsibility for customs