Europe and Ireland by road
- Dedicated vehicle from collection to delivery
- Road and ferry runs to mainland Europe
- Ireland by ferry, including overnight runs
- Fixed quote agreed before we set off
- Live GPS tracking and proof of delivery
- One Manchester team from quote to drop
A direct international courier, not a parcel network
Most international parcel services move your goods through several hubs, often with a different carrier in each country. Our international courier service works the other way: the vehicle that collects from you is the vehicle that delivers, with no sorting depots in between.
That matters when the goods are urgent, valuable or awkward to handle. You know where your consignment is at every stage, and you deal with the same Manchester team throughout.
Where we go
We run regular deliveries by road to mainland Europe, using the ferry crossings that suit the route. We also run to Ireland by ferry, including overnight crossings when a job needs to be there first thing.
Tell us the destination and we will plan the route and quote a fixed price. Every quote includes realistic time for the crossing and any border checks, so the arrival time you are given is one we expect to meet.
What businesses send abroad with us
- Machine parts and tooling for production lines and engineers on site
- Exhibition stands and display kit heading to a trade show
- Samples and prototypes for customers or partners
- Urgent paperwork that has to be handed over in person
- Part loads and pallets that do not justify a full lorry
Pallets and heavier freight travel on our larger vehicles. Our pallet delivery service covers loads and sizes in more detail.
Customs and paperwork
Goods leaving Great Britain for the EU need the right export paperwork, and that responsibility normally sits with the sender. We will talk you through what our driver needs to carry, and we build any checks into the timing of the job.
If you are unsure what your shipment needs, ask when you book. It is much easier to sort before collection than at the port.
Choosing the right vehicle
We match the vehicle to the load, from a small van for a few boxes to a Luton van with a tail-lift for bulky or fragile items. Our courier vehicles page lists sizes and payloads.
Very long runs can be booked with two drivers, so the vehicle keeps moving within driving-hours rules. It is a sensible choice when a European delivery has a hard deadline.
Collections from across the UK
Most international jobs start in the North West, but we can collect from anywhere in mainland UK. Our areas we cover page lists the towns and cities we serve most often.
If the goods only need to reach a UK port or another UK city today, our same day delivery across the UK may be all you need.
Why use Cend for international deliveries?
- Manchester based since 2020, with a team you can call at any hour
- Vetted, DBS-checked drivers used to high-value goods
- Goods-in-transit insurance on every job, with higher cover on request
- Fixed prices, so the quote is what you pay
Sending abroad regularly? A Cend business account gives you agreed rates and one monthly invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries do you deliver to?
We run by road to mainland Europe and by ferry to Ireland. Tell us the destination and we will confirm the route and give you a fixed quote.
Does my consignment change vehicles on the way?
No. The vehicle and driver that collect from you deliver to the final address, with no depots or transfers on the way.
Who handles the customs paperwork?
The export paperwork normally sits with the sender. We will tell you what our driver needs to carry and build any border checks into the timing of the job.
How long does an international delivery take?
It depends on the destination and the crossing. Every quote includes time for the ferry and any border checks, and we agree the expected arrival before we set off.
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