Advice & guides
Transport and freight advice
Practical guides on same day courier, furniture delivery, auction collections, pallet delivery, haulage and European freight.
How Much Does a Same Day Courier Cost?
What affects the price of a same day courier in the UK, and how to get an accurate quote quickly.
Read the guideWhat Is a Same Day Courier Service?
A plain English explanation of what a same day courier is, how it differs from next day parcel delivery and when to use one.
Read the guideWhat Is a Dedicated Courier?
What dedicated courier means, how it differs from shared delivery, and when it's worth paying for.
Read the guideHow to Arrange Furniture Collection and Delivery
A simple step-by-step guide to arranging collection and delivery of a piece of furniture in the UK.
Read the guideHow to Arrange Collection of a Facebook Marketplace Purchase
Bought something on Facebook Marketplace but can't collect it? Here's how to arrange a safe, simple collection and delivery.
Read the guideCan a Courier Collect an eBay Purchase?
Yes, a courier can collect an eBay item marked collection only. Here's how it works and what to check first.
Read the guideHow to Collect Furniture Bought Online
Options for collecting furniture bought online, from hiring a van to booking a dedicated furniture courier.
Read the guideHow to Arrange Collection From an Auction House
What you need to arrange collection from a UK auction house, including payment, deadlines and paperwork.
Read the guideHow Much Does Auction House Delivery Cost?
The factors that shape auction house delivery costs, and how to keep them down.
Read the guideHow to Transport Antique Furniture
Practical advice for moving antique furniture safely, from preparation to loading and delivery.
Read the guideHow to Transport Fragile or Valuable Items
How to protect fragile and valuable items in transit, and when to use a specialist courier.
Read the guideDedicated Courier vs Parcel Delivery
The real differences between a dedicated courier and a parcel network, and how to choose.
Read the guideHow to Send a Large Item Across the UK
How to send a sofa, wardrobe or other large item across the UK safely and without the stress.
Read the guideBest Way to Transport a Single Piece of Furniture
Comparing your options for moving one piece of furniture, from van hire to a single item courier.
Read the guideWhat Is Full Load Haulage?
Full load haulage explained: what it is, when to use it and how it compares with part load.
Read the guideWhat Is FTL Freight?
FTL (full truck load) freight explained in plain English.
Read the guideFTL vs LTL Freight: What Is the Difference?
FTL vs LTL freight compared: cost, speed, handling and when to choose each.
Read the guideWhat Is Part Load Transport?
Part load transport explained, and how it sits between pallet delivery and full loads.
Read the guideHow Much Does Pallet Delivery Cost?
What affects pallet delivery costs in the UK and how to get an accurate quote.
Read the guideHow Do You Send a Pallet Across the UK?
A step-by-step guide to sending a pallet across the UK.
Read the guideHow Does European Road Freight Work?
An overview of how road freight moves between the UK and Europe.
Read the guideWhat Is Freight Forwarding?
Freight forwarding explained: what a forwarder does and when to use one.
Read the guideFreight Forwarder vs Haulier: What Is the Difference?
The difference between a freight forwarder and a haulier, and which you need.
Read the guideHow to Arrange UK to Europe Freight
A practical checklist for arranging freight from the UK to Europe.
Read the guideGroupage vs Part Load vs Full Load
Comparing groupage, part load and full load freight to find the right fit.
Read the guideWhat Size Vehicle Do I Need for My Freight?
How to work out the right vehicle for your freight, from vans to artics.
Read the guideHow Much Weight Can an Artic Carry?
An overview of what affects how much an articulated lorry can carry.
Read the guideWhat Information Does a Haulier Need to Quote?
The details to include for a fast, accurate haulage quote.
Read the guideDedicated Transport vs Groupage
When to choose a dedicated vehicle and when groupage is the smarter option.
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