Road freight to and from Italy
We drive Italian lanes mainly in the north, where the manufacturing sits — and a large share of those shipments run to or from Germany. The Alpine crossing is planned with a margin for queues and seasonal restrictions, so the unloading still fits the agreed slot.
The Italian lanes we run
Most of our loading and unloading is in the northern industrial belt; from there the lanes head north to Germany and east to us.
Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont
Milan, Brescia, Verona, Padua and Turin are the core of our Italian work — engineering, plastics, packaging and finished goods.
Emilia-Romagna and the centre
Bologna, Modena and Reggio Emilia: components and machinery, often oversized or heavy.
From Italy into Germany
One of the directions we drive most. A full load is taken from the Italian plant and delivered to the German customer with no transhipment.
From Germany and Slovakia into Italy
The return direction runs just as regularly — part loads for smaller shipments included.
What we carry on Italian lanes
Machinery and components, steel, plastic products, furniture and packaging material.
Full loads (FTL)
Direct delivery with no transhipment; across the Alps that means less handling and less risk.
Part loads (LTL)
A few pallets to or from northern Italy, with a longer delivery window.
Temperature-controlled
Food and heat-sensitive goods — a frequent requirement on Italian lanes in summer.
More about the serviceDangerous goods under ADR
Chemical raw materials and flammable liquids; some classes face specific rules in Alpine tunnels, which we verify up front.
More about the serviceOversized cargo
Machines and moulds beyond standard dimensions, permits and mountain routing included.
More about the serviceExpress deadlines
An urgent shipment into stopped production, delivered direct and without stops.
More about the serviceThe order, the paperwork and the Alpine crossing
Give us the addresses, dimensions, weight and date; for machinery also how it is loaded (from the side, from above, by forklift or by crane). The quote arrives within 2 hours with the price, the vehicle and the expected times. Orders are confirmed in writing.
Every shipment travels with a CMR consignment note signed at loading and at unloading. The carrier's liability is covered under the CMR convention and is capped against the weight of the shipment, not its invoice value. For valuable goods we therefore recommend additional cover — state the value in the enquiry.
The route into Italy crosses the Alps, where queues before the tunnels, charges and, on some sections, seasonal restrictions have to be expected. All of that is part of the routing and of the price. If the unloading is inside a city or a historic centre, tell us in advance — we will pick a vehicle that can actually get there.
Indicative transit times
Ranges from Slovakia with one driver and normal conditions at the Alpine passes.
- Lombardy, Veneto, Piedmont
- Usually 1 to 2 working days.
- Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany
- Usually 2 working days.
- Central and southern Italy
- Usually 2 to 3 working days.
- From Italy into Germany
- Usually 1 to 2 working days depending on the region.
The figures are indicative and carry no guarantee — tunnel queues, unloading windows and the driver's mandatory rest all affect them. The actual date is confirmed in the quote.
Frequently asked questions about transport to Italy
Shipping goods to Italy?
Send us the addresses, dimensions, weight and date. The quote and the routing are ready within 2 hours.
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