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Logistics in Brescia: an industrial heartland of northern Italy

Brescia has almost 200,000 inhabitants, but its province is one of the most industrialised areas in Italy. Steelmaking with electric arc furnaces, metalworking, mechanical engineering and automotive supply dominate the local economy, and thousands of small and medium-sized firms work as specialised subcontractors. This density of production creates constant demand for haulage, both for raw materials coming in and for finished parts going out to customers across Europe.

Several valleys north of the city have their own specialities. Lumezzane is known for valves, taps and metal household goods, while Val Trompia has a long tradition of firearms manufacturing. To the west, the Franciacorta hills produce sparkling wine, and Lake Garda and Lake Iseo bring tourism and hospitality businesses that need regular supplies. Food production, from dairy to cured meats, rounds off a broad local economy.

For air freight, Brescia Airport at Montichiari concentrates on cargo and mail rather than passenger traffic. Most goods, however, move by road, which is why reliable collection and delivery times matter so much to manufacturers here. A direct transport from the UK takes parts straight to the production line without waiting for a consolidated load, so factories can keep to their schedules.

The route from the UK to Brescia

After the Channel crossing on the Dover–Calais ferry or Le Shuttle from Folkestone, the vehicle travels through France towards the Alps. A common option leads up the Maurienne valley on the A43 to the Fréjus Tunnel and down the A32 to Turin. From there, the A21 runs via Piacenza and Cremona directly to Brescia. Alternatively, the Mont Blanc Tunnel and the A5 lead to the A4, the main east–west motorway of northern Italy, which passes Milan and Bergamo before reaching Brescia.

Depending on traffic and the collection point in the UK, the Brenner corridor through Germany and Austria is just as practical. On this route, the A22 comes down to Verona, and the A4 covers the last stretch westwards. Within the province itself, the A35 Brebemi offers a second link towards Milan.

Customs between the UK and Italy

Italy is part of the EU customs union, so goods from Great Britain require a UK export declaration and an import declaration for the EU. The exporter and the importer both need a valid EORI number. At Dover and the Eurotunnel terminal, the GVMS system attaches the declarations to the vehicle via a Goods Movement Reference. DAGO Express does not prepare customs declarations or handle customs clearance, so please organise these documents with your customs agent before the collection date.

Your freight forwarder in Brescia for transports from the UK

DAGO Express draws on a network of more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies already use the service. A breakdown does not stop your shipment, because a replacement vehicle is sent immediately. For international road freight, we work with verified partners that hold a valid EU licence and, where the load requires it, an ADR licence for dangerous goods such as certain chemicals. Our processes are ISO 9001 certified.

Insurance through the Schunck Group applies up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and valuable machinery can be covered additionally at short notice. You follow the transport with a tracking link, receive an email when the goods are collected and delivered, and see ETAs, KPIs and real-time reports in the DAGO ShipperHub, including exports and an ERP connection.

For a price, enter the collection and delivery postcodes, the dimensions and the weight into the online price calculator. The result is shown in seconds, and you can book straight away, use the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email. From Brescia, we also continue to Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia.