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Your freight forwarder in Cork: direct road freight across the Irish Sea
Supplying customers in the south of Ireland from Great Britain means combining road transport and ferry crossings, and a freight forwarder in Cork has to link the two without loose ends. DAGO Express plans your shipment as one direct run. The vehicle collects the consignment at your premises in the UK, crosses the Irish Sea with your goods on board, and delivers them straight to the final address in Cork. Nothing is unloaded at a groupage depot, and the consignment is never transferred to another lorry on either side of the water. This lowers the risk of damage and keeps the process simple.
Once you have booked your transport, a vehicle is normally at your site 60 to 120 minutes later, or at a fixed time of your choosing. We document a punctuality rate of 99.5 %, and our team monitors your order around the clock from collection through to delivery.
What we transport to the south of Ireland
Regular haulage loads include machinery and spare parts, medical devices, electronic components, building materials, furniture, packaging and printed matter, as well as stock for e-commerce businesses. Irish companies in and around Cork can also send goods back to Britain, whether to a customer in Wales, a distributor in the Midlands or a retailer in Scotland.
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Logistics in Cork: supplying Ireland's second city
Cork is the second-largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the economic centre of the south-west. It grew up around the River Lee, which flows through the city centre into one of the largest natural harbours in the world. Today, the city and its surroundings are known for a strong cluster of pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, a busy technology sector, and a long tradition in food and dairy production.
Many pharmaceutical and biotech plants are located around the lower harbour, particularly at Ringaskiddy, Little Island and Carrigtwohill. These sites need a steady supply of equipment, packaging and technical materials, and they ship finished products to markets across Europe. The Port of Cork operates facilities in the lower harbour at Ringaskiddy and Cobh as well as quays closer to the city, while Cork Airport lies just south of the city.
For British exporters, Cork is one of the most important destinations in Ireland outside Dublin. Whether you deliver machinery to a production site, fixtures to a retail park or components to a technology company, the freight transport has to collect on time in the UK, cross the Irish Sea without complications and arrive in the agreed slot. A direct run with a single vehicle keeps the chain of responsibility simple and the number of handling steps low.
The road freight route from the UK to Cork
Freight for Cork crosses the Irish Sea on one of the regular ferry routes. From Holyhead in Anglesey or from Liverpool, ferries sail to Dublin, and the vehicle then continues on the M50, M7 and M8 motorways directly to Cork. For the south of Ireland, the crossings from Fishguard or Pembroke to Rosslare are often the more direct option. From Rosslare, the N25 runs along the south coast via Waterford, Dungarvan and Youghal to Cork.
Which crossing we choose depends on the collection point in Britain, the ferry schedules and the required delivery time in Cork. A consignment from the south of England or Wales usually suits the Welsh ports, while goods from the North West often travel via Liverpool or Holyhead.
Customs between the UK and Ireland
Ireland is a member of the EU, so goods moving from Great Britain need an export declaration in the UK and an import declaration in Ireland. The sender and the importer both need valid EORI numbers. At the ferry ports, the Goods Vehicle Movement Service links the declarations to the vehicle through a Goods Movement Reference. Please arrange all declarations with your customs agent before collection, so the vehicle can board the ferry as planned. DAGO Express does not prepare customs declarations.
Collection and delivery in Cork and the surrounding area
We deliver throughout the city, from the shops and offices around Patrick Street and the South Mall to the business parks at Mahon, Douglas and Blackpool. The wider area is covered as well, including Ballincollig to the west, Blarney and Glanmire to the north, and Little Island, Carrigtwohill and Midleton to the east. Towards the harbour, deliveries to Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy and Cobh can be planned, and Mallow or Kinsale can be added when your consignment has a second address.
Pharmaceutical and industrial sites often have strict delivery windows and site rules. Please share these details, together with information about loading bays, when you book the transport. This lets us plan the arrival time precisely and send a vehicle that meets the requirements of the site.
Choosing the right vehicle for Cork
Small, urgent consignments travel in a minivan with space for two Euro pallets and a payload of up to 450 kg. For pallet delivery to shops or offices without a dock, a van with a tail lift and a pallet truck carries eight pallets and up to 800 kg, with no single package above 550 kg. Larger orders go on a 6 LDM lorry with 14 pallets and up to 2,400 kg, or on an articulated lorry with 33 pallets and up to 24 tonnes.
Deliveries to more than 38 countries
Your freight company between Great Britain and Cork
DAGO Express gives you access to more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies already use the network for their haulage and pallet delivery. Cross-border runs are handled by verified partners with a valid EU licence and, if your goods require it, an ADR licence. Should a vehicle break down, a replacement vehicle takes over to continue the journey. Our team monitors each shipment around the clock, including weekends and public holidays.
The Schunck Group insures your consignment up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and higher-value goods can receive additional cover at short notice. For temperature-sensitive goods, a temperature log documents the conditions during the journey. You receive a tracking link after booking and emails at collection and delivery. The DAGO ShipperHub brings together orders, ETAs, KPIs and real-time reports for regular shippers, with export to PDF or Excel and ERP integration.
Use the online price calculator: enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight, and the price appears within seconds. Booking in the DAGO app or requesting a quote by email is also possible. From Cork, our network also serves Limerick, Waterford and the rest of Ireland.
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Frequently Asked Questions about our courier service Cork
How quickly can freight for Cork be collected in the UK?
In most cases a vehicle reaches your premises 60 to 120 minutes after the booking. If you prefer a particular time, we can also arrange a fixed collection slot.
Which ferry routes are used for freight to Cork?
Common options are Fishguard or Pembroke to Rosslare, followed by the N25 along the south coast, and Holyhead or Liverpool to Dublin, followed by the M7 and M8 motorways.
Does my freight stay on the same vehicle during the crossing?
Yes. The vehicle that collects in the UK boards the ferry with your goods and delivers them directly to Cork, without reloading at a groupage depot on either side.
Which customs documents are needed for goods from Great Britain to Ireland?
You need a UK export declaration, an import declaration in Ireland and valid EORI numbers for sender and importer. Please have your customs agent prepare these before collection.
Can you deliver to pharmaceutical sites in Ringaskiddy or Little Island?
Yes. Please give us the delivery window, site rules and contact details when booking. We then plan the vehicle and arrival time to match the requirements at the site.
Do you transport temperature-sensitive goods to Cork?
For temperature-sensitive goods, a temperature log documents the conditions during transport. Please describe the goods and the required range when booking so we can check the options.
Which vehicle is suitable for a delivery without a loading bay?
A van with a tail lift and pallet truck carries up to eight pallets and 800 kg, with a maximum of 550 kg per package, and unloads at kerb level.
Can you also collect goods in Cork for Great Britain?
Yes. The service works in both directions, so companies in Cork can send consignments to customers in England, Scotland or Wales with the same direct planning.
How is my freight to Cork insured and tracked?
The Schunck Group insures goods up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight. A tracking link and emails at collection and delivery keep you informed along the way.
How can I get a price for freight to Cork?
Enter postcodes, dimensions and weight in the online price calculator, and your price appears within seconds. You can also book in the DAGO app or request a quote by email.
