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Freight forwarder in Rennes: direct transport from the UK to Brittany
Rennes is closer to the south coast of England than many people think, and the western Channel crossings make it a very practical destination for road freight. As a freight forwarder in Rennes, DAGO Express organises a vehicle that loads at your premises in the UK and delivers directly to your customer in the Breton capital. The consignment is not reloaded on the way and is not sorted through a groupage depot. That means fewer handling steps, a lower risk of damage and fewer surprises on the way. A vehicle generally turns up 60 to 120 minutes after you book, or at an agreed collection time if your dispatch works with slots. Our transports reach their destination on time in 99.5 % of cases. Your order is monitored around the clock, with an on-call service at weekends and on public holidays.
What we transport to Rennes
Automotive parts, agri-food supplies and packaging, IT and telecoms equipment, printed matter, furniture, building materials and trade fair stands are among the regular loads on this route. Companies in Ille-et-Vilaine can also use the service in the opposite direction, from a single pallet delivery to a full load, and send their goods to customers in England, Scotland or Wales with the same booking and tracking system.
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Logistics in Rennes: automotive, digital industry and agri-food
Rennes is the capital of the Brittany region and of the Ille-et-Vilaine department, with around 225,000 inhabitants and a fast-growing metropolitan area. A large car plant at La Janais, south of the city, has long been one of the region's biggest industrial employers and draws in parts and materials from many suppliers. At the same time, Rennes has built a strong reputation in digital technology, telecoms and cyber security, with many companies and research teams based in Cesson-Sévigné and the surrounding business parks.
Brittany is one of the most important agricultural and food-producing regions in France, and Rennes sits at the centre of it. Food processors, cooperatives and equipment manufacturers need packaging, machinery and spare parts on a regular basis. Every September, the international livestock trade fair held at the exhibition grounds near the airport attracts exhibitors from around the world.
Two universities and several engineering schools add laboratory and IT supplies to the mix. Rennes Airport in Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande handles passengers and some freight. For British suppliers, the combination of industry, technology and food production makes Rennes a varied market that is easy to serve with direct road freight.
The route from the UK to Rennes for freight transport
Three crossings are relevant for haulage to the region. The shortest road leg follows the Brittany Ferries sailing from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo, from where the N137 dual carriageway covers the remaining 70 km or so to Rennes. The Portsmouth to Caen crossing is a second option, followed by the A84 motorway south-west via Avranches to Rennes. From the Midlands, the north of England or Scotland, many loads use Dover to Calais or Le Shuttle instead and follow the A16, A28, A13 and A84 via Rouen and Caen. That is a road distance of around 550 km from Calais.
Rennes is surrounded by a ring road from which the main routes radiate: the N12 west to Saint-Brieuc and Brest, the N24 south-west to Lorient, the N137 south to Nantes and the N157, which becomes the A81, east to Laval and Le Mans.
Customs for Brittany
France is in the EU, so goods from Great Britain require an export declaration in the UK and an import declaration in the EU, with EORI numbers for both parties. At Portsmouth, Dover and the Channel Tunnel, GVMS connects the declarations to the vehicle through a Goods Movement Reference. Please agree the paperwork with your customs agent before collection, as we do not prepare customs declarations.
Collection and delivery in Rennes and the surrounding area
We cover the whole of Rennes Métropole, from the city centre to Cesson-Sévigné, Saint-Grégoire, Bruz, Chantepie, Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande, Pacé, Betton, Le Rheu and Chartres-de-Bretagne. Vitré, Fougères, Redon and Saint-Malo can be combined in one transport when a consignment has more than one drop. Food plants and large industrial sites usually work with goods-in slots and gate registration. Please include this information in your booking, together with details such as a missing loading dock or special handling requirements, so the driver can deliver without delays.
Choosing the right vehicle for your load
Urgent spare parts or IT equipment often travel in a minivan for two pallets and up to 450 kg. A van with a tail lift and a pallet truck unloads eight pallets at ground level, with a limit of 550 kg per package, which suits a standard pallet delivery. For regular deliveries to production sites, a 6 LDM lorry with 14 pallets and up to 2,400 kg or a 7.2 LDM lorry with 18 pallets and up to 5,000 kg is available. Full loads travel in a 13.6 LDM articulated lorry, which carries 33 pallets and up to 24 tonnes. Tell us the dimensions and weight, and we will assign the vehicle that fits.
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DAGO Express as your freight forwarder between the UK and Rennes
Our network covers more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries and is used by over 15,000 companies. If a breakdown occurs, we deploy a replacement vehicle immediately so the transport can continue without long interruptions. International runs are performed by verified partners with a valid EU licence and, if dangerous goods are involved, an ADR licence. Our team monitors each shipment 24/7, including at weekends and on public holidays, and we are ISO 9001 certified.
Your goods are insured through the Schunck Group up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and higher-value consignments can receive additional insurance at short notice. For temperature-sensitive food products, a temperature log is available. You receive a tracking link right after booking as well as emails at collection and delivery. The DAGO ShipperHub lets you manage all orders, ETAs and KPIs in one portal and connect it to your ERP via an API.
To get a price, enter both postcodes, the dimensions and the weight in our online calculator, and the result appears in seconds. You can also book in the DAGO app or request a quote by email. From Rennes, our network reaches the rest of France, Spain and other European countries.
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Frequently asked questions about freight transport in Rennes
How many pallets can freight transport in Rennes 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 Rennes?
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 Rennes?
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 Rennes
How quickly can a vehicle collect my goods for Rennes?
Usually 60 to 120 minutes after your booking, a vehicle arrives at your UK premises. You can also agree a fixed collection time if your loading bay works with slots.
Which ferry crossing suits transports to Rennes?
From the south of England, Portsmouth to Saint-Malo gives the shortest road leg, followed by the N137 to Rennes. Portsmouth to Caen and Dover to Calais are alternatives depending on the collection point.
Can you deliver to the automotive plant south of Rennes?
Yes. Please provide gate registration details, goods-in slots and reference numbers when booking. This allows the driver to arrive prepared and deliver without waiting at the gate.
What customs documents do I need for Brittany?
You need a UK export declaration, an EU import declaration and EORI numbers for the sender and importer. Your customs agent prepares them, and GVMS links them to the vehicle at the port.
Can you deliver exhibition equipment to the fairgrounds near the airport?
Yes. Give us the hall, delivery window and venue rules when booking. We plan the collection and the vehicle so that your stand arrives in time for the set-up.
Do you also deliver to Saint-Malo, Vitré or Fougères?
Yes. These towns are within our delivery area and can be combined with a delivery in Rennes if your consignment has several addresses.
Which vehicle carries 18 pallets?
A 7.2 LDM lorry takes 18 Euro pallets and up to 5,000 kg. For full loads, the 13.6 LDM articulated lorry carries 33 pallets and up to 24 tonnes.
Will my goods be reloaded before they reach Rennes?
No. Your consignment stays on one vehicle from collection in the UK to the delivery address in Rennes, with no transfer at a groupage depot.
Can you document temperatures for food products?
Yes, for temperature-sensitive transports we provide a temperature log. Please describe the goods and the required temperature range when you book.
How do I request a price for Rennes?
Use the online price calculator with your postcodes, dimensions and weight to see the price within seconds. You can also book in the DAGO app or ask for a quote by email.
