Efficient Logistics Solutions Across Borders

Road Haulage Services: UK↔Italy

We offer freight transport services to and from Italy, supporting a broad range of industries and load types. Our regular Ro-Ro operations serve key Italian ports such as Trieste, Genoa, and Livorno, with UK connections via Felixstowe and Harwich.

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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.

Italy is a major trading partner in our European network. Whether you’re exporting British-built equipment or importing precision Italian components, our cross-border haulage services provide dependable links via Ro-Ro vessels and road trailer networks.

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In addition to our Italy routes, TES also serves Germany, Spain, France, and wider European destinations. Our curtain-side trailers and specialist vehicles are well-equipped for pan-European transport.

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Key Ro-Ro Ports for UK–Italy Transport

Port of Trieste

Eastern Italy’s leading Ro-Ro hub, with facilities for hazardous, oversized, and coil-bearing trailers. Direct Ro-Ro lines from central and eastern UK ports.

Port of Genoa

Main Tyrrhenian Sea terminal, handling industrial and automotive freight. Strong links with UK maritime services.

Port of Livorno

Handles heavy cargo, FMCG, and palletised goods. Suited to curtain-side trailers for consumer, retail, and agricultural freight.

Port of Civitavecchia (Rome)

Supports Ro-Ro traffic including mixed-load trailers, engineering equipment, and export containers.

UK Ports

Primarily Felixstowe and Harwich, operating regular departures with Italian Ro-Ro connections and handling for curtain-side trailer units.

Common Loads on Curtain-Side Trailers

UK → Italy

  • Retail goods and FMCG pallets (e.g. packaged groceries, toiletries)

  • Building materials (timber, steel profiles, plasterboard)

  • Non-refrigerated foodstuffs

  • Engineering parts and factory machinery

  • ADR (hazardous) loads

  • Promotional materials, packaging, and print logistics

Italy → UK

  • Automotive components, tyres, motorcycles

  • Flat-packed furniture and home fittings

  • Bottled wine, spirits, and Italian packaged foods

  • Metal coils, aluminium products, and tools

  • Agricultural produce (e.g. tinned tomatoes, preserved vegetables)

  • Industrial machinery and modular systems

Why Ro-Ro & Curtain-Side?

Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) transport offers fast and efficient port operations, with reduced loading times and simplified customs processing. Curtain-side trailers are ideal for side-loading and mixed freight, and offer flexibility for part-load (LTL) and full-load (FTL) operations.

With dependable Ro-Ro services connecting key ports in the UK and Italy, TES ensures reliable, professional logistics solutions with maximum cargo protection and rapid turnaround.

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