Efficient Logistics Solutions Across Borders

Road Haulage Services: UK↔France

We offer freight transport services to and from France. We have regular services operating to northern France via the ports of Calais, Dieppe, and Le Havre, as well as to western France via port of Caen.

TES truck at a port

Comprehensive Coverage

Timely Deliveries

Secure Transport

Tailored Solutions

About TES Transport Equipment Services

TES Transport Equipment Services has been a cornerstone in the haulage and logistics industry, providing exceptional transport solutions across the UK and EU. With a commitment to reliability and efficiency, we specialise in container and curtain-side tautliner services, ensuring your goods are delivered safely and on time. Our mission is to streamline your logistics operations with innovative solutions and dedicated customer service.

France remains a key destination in our European network, with regular transport links to and from major ports such as Calais, Le Havre, and Dunkirk. Whether you’re shipping palletised retail goods, automotive components, or construction materials, TES provides dependable road haulage and Ro-Ro services tailored for French imports and exports.

Transport Equipment Services Haulage Fleet

In addition to our dedicated services between the UK and France, TES offers comprehensive road haulage solutions across Europe. Whether you’re moving goods to Germany, Spain, Italy, or further afield, our team provides reliable and efficient cross-border transport using curtain-side trailers, Ro-Ro ferries, and container haulage.

Key Ro-Ro Ports for UK–France Transport

Port of Calais

Direct Ro-Ro to Dover via DFDS, Irish Ferries, and P&O. Handles palletised goods, building materials, and agri-products.

Port of Le Havre

Connects to Portsmouth via Brittany Ferries. Suited for automotive parts, machinery, and mixed industrial freight.

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Port of Dunkirk

Handles heavy cargo, steel, timber, and foodstuffs. Frequent Ro-Ro links to the UK.

Common Loads on Curtain-Side Trailers

UK → France

  • Retail & FMCG pallets (dry groceries, packaged goods)

  • Construction materials (timber, plasterboard, cement)

  • Steel coils, pipes

  • Automotive components

  • Factory equipment

  • Agri-products (sacks of feed, seed)

France → UK

  • Cheese, wine, packaged agri-goods

  • Aerospace and car parts

  • Industrial plastics, metalworks

  • Machinery and engineering kits

  • Refrigerated goods (dual-temp trailers)

Why Ro-Ro & Curtain-Side?

Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) transport allows rapid port handling and smooth customs flow. Curtain-side trailers offer flexible side-loading, ideal for palletised or long loads.
With dependable cross-Channel services via Calais, Le Havre, and Dunkirk, we ensure efficient, secure, and professional freight solutions between the UK and France.

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