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Logistics in Modena: motors, tiles and food

Modena has around 185,000 inhabitants and is one of the wealthiest manufacturing areas in Italy. The province is at the heart of the so-called motor valley: Ferrari builds its cars in Maranello, Maserati is based in Modena itself, and a large network of suppliers produces engines, bodywork parts, electronics and tools. For British firms in motorsport and automotive engineering, that means regular and often urgent transport needs.

South of the city, Sassuolo and Fiorano Modenese form one of the most important ceramic tile districts in the world. Tiles are heavy for their volume, and haulage demand here is considerable in both directions, from glazes and machinery arriving to finished products leaving for customers abroad. To the north, Mirandola is known for its biomedical district, where companies manufacture disposable medical devices and equipment.

Food adds a third pillar to the local economy. Traditional balsamic vinegar, Parmigiano Reggiano and cured meats from the area are exported worldwide. Trade fairs at ModenaFiere and the many events connected with the motor industry round off a busy calendar. Exhibitors need their stands, cars and display material on site at a set time, which is where a direct transport has the edge over consolidated loads.

The route from the UK to Modena

After the Channel crossing on the Dover–Calais ferry or on Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Coquelles, Modena is well placed for the Brenner corridor. The vehicle crosses Belgium and Germany, enters Austria and climbs over the Brenner Pass. The A22 Autostrada del Brennero then descends via Bolzano, Trento and Verona and ends just north of Modena at Campogalliano, where it joins the A1. Austria restricts heavy lorries in Tyrol, and our planners take these rules into account.

The western alternative runs through France to the Mont Blanc or Fréjus Tunnel and continues via Milan or Turin to Piacenza, from where the A1 Autostrada del Sole reaches Modena. Which route we choose depends on the collection point, the season and the traffic situation.

Customs paperwork for Italy

As an EU member state, Italy requires an import declaration for goods from Great Britain, while the UK side needs an export declaration. Exporter and importer must both have an EORI number. Before the vehicle boards at Dover or enters the Channel Tunnel, GVMS connects the declarations to it through a Goods Movement Reference. DAGO Express does not prepare customs declarations or handle customs clearance, so your customs agent should have everything ready before the goods are collected.

Your freight forwarder for shipments between Britain and Modena

DAGO Express connects your business with more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies already book their transports with us. If a vehicle breaks down, a replacement vehicle is on its way immediately so that your delivery can continue. Cross-border road freight is carried out by verified partners holding a valid EU licence and, if the goods are hazardous, an ADR licence. Every consignment is monitored around the clock, seven days a week, including public holidays, and our processes are certified to ISO 9001.

Insurance through the Schunck Group covers up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and additional cover for high-value automotive or medical goods can be arranged at short notice. A tracking link, emails at collection and delivery and the customer portal keep you informed. With the DAGO ShipperHub you manage orders, ETAs and KPIs in one place, create real-time reports and connect your ERP system via API.

For a price, the online price calculator only needs postcodes, dimensions and weight, and it responds in seconds. You can also book through the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email. From Modena the network reaches Bologna, Parma, the Veneto and every other part of Italy.