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Freight forwarder in Patras: direct road freight from the UK to western Greece
Patras is the point where many lorries from western Europe first arrive on Greek soil. A freight forwarder in Patras needs to make good use of this ferry link. DAGO Express organises your consignment from the United Kingdom as one continuous journey. The vehicle loads the goods at your premises in Britain, boards the Adriatic ferry in Italy, and drives off the vessel in Patras straight to the final delivery address. Because your items are not unloaded at a groupage depot or transferred to another lorry, handling is kept to a minimum, which lowers the risk of damage in transit.
Your road freight is typically collected 60 to 120 minutes after booking. You can also select a fixed pick-up time to suit your schedule. Our punctuality rate is documented at 99.5 %.
What we transport to the Peloponnese
Common loads for this route include industrial machinery, spare parts, building materials, furniture, printed matter, packaging, electronic components, medical devices, and e-commerce stock. Greek producers of food or packaging can use the same direct service to send their goods to customers in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. The return run is planned just as directly as the outbound leg.
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Logistics in Patras: the western gateway for commercial goods
Patras is the third-largest city in Greece and serves as the main urban centre of the western Peloponnese. On the Gulf of Patras, its port is one of the main ferry gateways to Italy, with regular sailings to Ancona, Bari and Venice. Large numbers of lorries and trailers pass through this port every day on their way between Greece and the rest of Europe. For any logistics company, this makes Patras a natural entry point to Greece.
The city is an important university town and a centre for trade, food processing and commercial services. The surrounding region of Achaea produces wine, olive oil, and other agricultural goods, much of which leaves the area by road and ferry. Every winter, the Patras Carnival brings additional demand for event material and decorations, and these deliveries have to arrive on time.
Just east of the city, the Rio–Antirrio bridge spans the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth, linking the Peloponnese with mainland western Greece. This connection makes Patras a practical distribution point for the Peloponnese, Aetolia-Acarnania, and the Ionian coast. For UK exporters, the combination of a ferry arrival directly in the city and short onward distances means shipments reach customers in the west of Greece without routing through Athens. This also shortens the overall journey.
The route from the UK to Patras and important customs procedures
The journey begins with the Channel crossing, either on the ferry from Dover to Calais or on Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Coquelles. The vehicle then drives through France into Italy, usually passing through the Alpine tunnels, and continues to one of the Adriatic ports with ferry connections to Patras, such as Ancona, Bari, or Venice. After the crossing, the vehicle drives off the vessel in the port of Patras and is only a short drive from most addresses in the city.
For onward journeys, the A8 motorway, known as the Olympia Odos, links Patras with Corinth and Athens. The Rio–Antirrio bridge connects to the A5 Ionia Odos, which runs north through western Greece towards Ioannina. This infrastructure makes it easy for a freight company to combine a delivery in Patras with further stops along the route.
Customs between the UK and Greece
Greece is a member state of the EU, so goods from Great Britain require an export declaration in the UK and an import declaration in the EU. Both the sender and the importer need valid EORI numbers. At Dover and the Channel Tunnel, the Goods Vehicle Movement Service links these declarations to the vehicle through a Goods Movement Reference. The ferry from Italy to Greece operates entirely within the EU, so no further customs step is needed there. Please arrange all declarations with your customs agent before the vehicle arrives for collection.
Collection and delivery in Patras and the surrounding region
We deliver to shops, offices, and businesses throughout Patras, covering the city centre, the area around the old port, the commercial zones, and the trade premises along the main approach roads into the city. The surrounding area is covered as well, including Rio to the north-east, Aigio further along the coast towards Corinth, and Kato Achaia to the south-west. Across the bridge, Nafpaktos and Messolonghi can be added to the schedule if your consignment requires a second address.
The city centre has busy one-way streets and limited parking for larger vehicles. If you provide the delivery window, access details, and information on whether a forklift is available, we will plan a vehicle that fits the location.
Choosing the right vehicle for your haulage
For a full load, the articulated lorry with 13.6 loading metres carries 33 Euro pallets and up to 24 tonnes. A 6 LDM lorry with 14 pallets and up to 2,400 kg suits smaller orders. For shops or offices without a ramp, a van equipped with a tail lift and a pallet truck carries eight pallets and up to 800 kg, with a maximum of 550 kg per package. That way, a pallet delivery is possible even where unloading facilities are limited.
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DAGO Express: your network for freight transport to Greece
Your booking draws on a network of more than 50,000 vehicles across 38 countries, used by over 15,000 businesses for their haulage and freight transport. Cross-border jobs are driven by verified partners who hold a valid EU licence and, where required, an ADR licence. If a vehicle breaks down on the way to Greece, a replacement vehicle takes over the load. Our team monitors every transport around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
The Schunck Group insures your goods up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. Extra cover for valuable consignments can be added at short notice. Once your order is confirmed, you receive a tracking link, and automated emails notify you when the goods have been collected and delivered. Regular shippers get a full overview in the DAGO ShipperHub, which displays orders, ETAs, KPIs, and real-time reports. It also offers exports to PDF or Excel and an interface to your ERP system.
To calculate your price for road freight, enter the postcodes, dimensions, and weight into the online price calculator, and the figure appears within seconds. You can also book through the DAGO app or request a quote by email. From Patras, our network reaches Athens, Thessaloniki, Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Patras
How many pallets can freight transport in Patras carry?
Capacity depends on pallet dimensions, weight and the vehicle. Share the shipment details so we can plan a suitable truck.
Can I request a tail lift for freight transport in Patras?
Yes. Tell us if neither the pickup nor delivery site has a loading dock or forklift; we will check the availability of a suitable vehicle.
When should I choose a part load or a full truck load for Patras?
That depends on volume, weight and delivery date. A part load shares available space; a full load reserves a vehicle for your freight.
Small and urgent shipment? See courier service in Patras
How quickly can freight for Patras be collected in the UK?
In most cases a vehicle arrives at your premises 60 to 120 minutes after the booking. If you prefer a particular time, we can also arrange a fixed collection slot.
Which ferries connect Italy with Patras?
Patras has ferry connections with Italian Adriatic ports such as Ancona, Bari and Venice. We choose the crossing that fits the route and the delivery date of your consignment.
Does my freight stay on the same vehicle during the ferry crossing?
Yes. The vehicle that collects in the UK boards the ferry with your goods and drives off in Patras to the delivery address, without reloading at a groupage depot.
Are extra customs checks needed between Italy and Greece?
No. Both countries are in the EU. What you need are the UK export declaration, the EU import declaration and EORI numbers, which your customs agent should prepare before collection.
Can you deliver to Aigio or across the Rio–Antirrio bridge?
Yes. Rio, Aigio and Kato Achaia are covered, and Nafpaktos or Messolonghi on the far side of the bridge can be planned as an additional stop on the same trip.
Which vehicle is suitable for a pallet delivery to a shop in Patras?
A van with a tail lift and pallet truck takes up to eight pallets and 800 kg, with a maximum of 550 kg per package, and can unload without a ramp.
Can goods continue from Patras to Athens?
Yes. The A8 Olympia Odos links Patras with Corinth and Athens, so a delivery in Patras can be combined with a further stop in the Athens area on the same trip.
How are consignments to Patras insured?
Goods are insured through the Schunck Group up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. For higher-value shipments, additional insurance can be arranged at short notice.
How can I track freight on its way to Patras?
You receive a tracking link after booking and an email at collection and delivery. Companies that ship often can view all orders and ETAs in the DAGO ShipperHub.
How do I get a price for road freight to Patras?
Enter both postcodes, the dimensions and the weight in the online price calculator, and your price is displayed within seconds. You can also book in the app or ask for a quote by email.
