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Transport Companies in Southampton

Find and compare transport, haulage and logistics companies covering in and around Southampton. Browse local companies by service, then send one enquiry and get free quotes from the right firms.

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22755 companies in Southampton
D & P Coaches Limited
No reviews yet Rowhills Glade Cottage Farnham

The registration for D & P Coaches Limited places it in Rowhills Glade Cottage Farnham, where it operates 18 goods vehicles. Established in 2001, it holds a Standard National transport…

Covers: South East

Thames Valley Buses Limited
No reviews yet Maple Centre Unit Downmill Road Bracknell Downmill Road

A Standard National transport compliance which covers domestic hire-or-reward work as well as the operator's own goods is held by Thames Valley Buses Limited, which is based in Bracknell. It…

Covers: South East

David James Draper
No reviews yet Donnington Drive Shanklin

The operator record for David James Draper gives Shanklin as the working location. It lists freight transport by road, 2 goods vehicles, and a Standard National transport compliance covering the…

Covers: South East

Grosvenor Chauffeur Cars Limited
No reviews yet Sonning West Drive Reading

Established in 1998, Grosvenor Chauffeur Cars Limited is registered in Reading for freight transport by road. It operates 8 goods vehicles and holds a Standard National transport compliance covering own…

Covers: South East

Ps Motor Services LTD
No reviews yet Main Street Laburnum Cottage Clanfield Oxfordshire Clanfield

Freight transport by road from Oxfordshire Clanfield is the listed work of Ps Motor Services LTD. Established in 1982, it operates 10 goods vehicles and holds a Standard National transport…

Covers: South East

Steven Salter

Steven Salter

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No reviews yet Baigent Close Winchester

A Standard National transport compliance which covers domestic hire-or-reward work as well as the operator's own goods is held by Steven Salter. Its transport record places the operator in Winchester,…

Covers: South East

Horizon Travels LTD
No reviews yet Access Self Storage Office Slington House Rankine Road Basingstoke Slington House

With 4 goods vehicles, Horizon Travels LTD operates from Rankine Basingstoke for freight transport by road. The operator was incorporated in 2017 and holds a Standard National transport compliance that…

Covers: South East

Vip Chauffeurs Chilworth Limited
No reviews yet Chilworth Drove Nattadon Chilworth Southampton Chilworth

10 goods vehicles are operated by Vip Chauffeurs Chilworth Limited, which is based in Southampton Chilworth. It was established in 2022 and holds a Standard National transport compliance covering own…

Covers: South East

London Vintage Transport Limited
No reviews yet Pangbourne Sheffield Close Reading

From a base in Reading, London Vintage Transport Limited operates 2 goods vehicles for freight transport by road. It was incorporated in 2017 and holds a Standard National transport compliance…

Covers: South East

Blackstar Chauffeur Limited
No reviews yet Curtis Industrial Estate Unit North Hinksey Lane Oxford North Hinksey Lane

A Standard National transport compliance which covers domestic hire-or-reward work as well as the operator's own goods is held by Blackstar Chauffeur Limited, which is based in Oxford North. It…

Covers: South East

Sherfield School LTD
No reviews yet Reading Road Sherfield School Sherfield On Loddon

From Reading Road Sherfield On Loddon, Sherfield School LTD carries out freight transport by road. The business was established in 2003, holds a Standard National transport compliance which covers both…

Covers: South East

Stagecoach (south) Limited
No reviews yet Southgate Bus Station Chichester

As listed in Southgate Bus Station Chichester, Stagecoach (south) Limited carries out freight transport by road with 378 goods vehicles. Its incorporation year is 1982, and it holds a Standard…

Covers: South East

Berkshires Big Red Bus Company Limited
No reviews yet Bath Road Model Farm Cottages Sonning Reading Sonning

Since 2014, Berkshires Big Red Bus Company Limited has been registered in Reading Sonning for freight transport by road. It works with 3 goods vehicles and holds a Standard National…

Covers: South East

Christine Mary Beresford
No reviews yet River View Road Southampton

At Southampton, Christine Mary Beresford carries out freight transport by road with 18 goods vehicles. The operator holds a Standard National transport compliance that covers UK operations for own goods…

Covers: South East

Thames Travel (wallingford) LTD
No reviews yet Watlington Road C/o Cowley House Cowley Oxford Cowley

At Oxford Cowley, Thames Travel (wallingford) LTD carries out freight transport by road and runs 100 goods vehicles. The company was established in 2001 and holds a Standard National transport…

Covers: South East

Whites Coaches Limited
No reviews yet Berinsfield Colwell Road Wallingford

Registered at Wallingford, Whites Coaches Limited was established in 2007. It carries out freight transport by road, works with 9 goods vehicles, and holds a Standard National transport compliance that…

Covers: South East

Harjinder Sangha
No reviews yet Allnutt Avenue Basingstoke

The operator record for Harjinder Sangha gives Basingstoke as the working location. It lists freight transport by road, a single goods vehicle, and a Standard National transport compliance which covers…

Covers: South East

Mark Chudley Wymond Sleep
No reviews yet Warbrook Lane The Coach House Eversley Hook Eversley

The operator record for Mark Chudley Wymond Sleep gives Hook Eversley as the working location. It lists freight transport by road, 5 goods vehicles, and a Standard National transport compliance…

Covers: South East

Hcl Minibuses LTD
No reviews yet Manor Road Banbury

In Banbury, Hcl Minibuses LTD is listed for freight transport by road and operates a single goods vehicle. Its registration year is 2023, and it holds a Standard National transport…

Covers: South East

Gerald Arthur Savage
No reviews yet Mount Pleasant Tadley

Gerald Arthur Savage's record lists 2 goods vehicles at Mount Pleasant Tadley. The profile is listed for freight transport by road and carries a Standard National transport compliance covering own…

Covers: South East

Ambassador-line Southern LTD
No reviews yet Church Crookham Pine Grove Fleet

Ambassador-line Southern LTD is based in Church Crookham Pine Grove Fleet and was incorporated in 2021. It holds a Standard National transport compliance that covers own goods and goods for…

Covers: South East

Green Metro Cars Reading LTD
No reviews yet Cardiff Road Reading

Freight transport by road is carried out by Green Metro Cars Reading LTD from Reading. The business was established in 2014, holds a Standard National transport compliance which covers both…

Covers: South East

Gregory Gilbert & Wendy Gilbert
No reviews yet Milton-under-wychwood Ansell Way Chipping Norton Chipping Norton Chipping Norton Chipping Norton

A Standard National transport compliance covering own goods and the carriage of goods for hire or reward within the UK is held by Gregory Gilbert & Wendy Gilbert. Its transport…

Covers: South East

Transport and logistics services in Southampton

Transport Companies UK helps businesses compare haulage companies that serve Southampton and the South East. The directory lists independent operators by regional coverage, not a promise that every profile is based locally or can carry every load. Use your enquiry to set out the goods, route, collection and delivery timings, vehicle or handling needs and any port or site procedures.

Southampton’s freight pattern is strongly influenced by the port. Associated British Ports says the Port of Southampton is less than two miles from the M27, has direct freight rail links and includes the UK’s second-largest container terminal. Those links can support planned movements between the port, the M27/M3 corridor and national destinations, but a road haulier still needs the exact terminal, booking, release and destination-access information before it can accept work.

Haulage companies in Southampton

For a normal commercial collection or delivery, compare providers through general haulage. Explain whether the job is a full load, part load, recurring distribution, a timed delivery or a one-off collection. Include gross weight, length, width and height, packaging, pallet count, stackability, loading equipment and whether the shipper or consignee has a booking system. Do not rely on a generic ‘Southampton delivery’ description when the work is actually at a dock gate, a warehouse or a restricted city-centre site.

Ask a shortlisted operator to confirm what the quote covers, including collection, delivery, fuel-related charges, waiting time, booking changes, proof of delivery and any storage. A lower headline figure may not cover the same service as another quote. If a load needs temperature control, hazardous-goods controls, extra security or specialist lifting, state that at the outset rather than assuming it is included in standard haulage.

Container transport and port movements

For an agreed container road leg, use container transport and provide the container number where appropriate, size, gross mass, terminal, release status, collection and return times, and destination conditions. The customer should clarify responsibility for customs, shipping-line releases, seals and any charges that can arise if timings change. A provider may be able to quote the road movement, but it will not automatically take responsibility for the whole import or export process.

Southampton’s container terminal and rail connections make careful handover planning valuable. Check whether the destination can receive the vehicle safely, whether there is space for reversing and unloading, and whether a delivery slot is required. If the movement combines shipping documents, customs coordination and inland transport, browse freight forwarding as well as road haulage, then agree who owns each part of the job.

Freight forwarding and local distribution

Freight forwarding may be useful when you need a provider to coordinate stages of a shipment, but its service scope varies. Ask whether the quote covers documentation, bookings, customs support, road carriage, insurance arrangements or only some of these tasks. Keep a clear record of commodity details, commercial paperwork and receiving contacts.

Preparing a Southampton freight brief

A clear brief can prevent avoidable delay around port and warehouse operations. Record the collection reference, delivery reference, terminal or gate if relevant, commodity, load condition, required vehicle, named contacts and the deadline that genuinely matters. If a consignee will reject early arrivals, late arrivals or a particular vehicle configuration, tell the provider before it commits a vehicle.

Check that the loading and delivery sites can safely receive the planned vehicle. Include height, width and turning constraints, forklift availability, vehicle-security procedures and any requirement to report to a gatehouse. Keep a copy of consignment notes, seal details where used and proof-of-delivery instructions. These records are helpful whether the movement is an ordinary pallet load or one part of a wider international shipment.

For non-port palletised consignments, pallet delivery can be a practical option where the freight is packed securely and the recipient can accept it. Compare the South East directory and national transport companies before choosing. TCUK is a marketplace connecting customers with independent operators; it is not the carrier and cannot guarantee capacity, rates or a delivery result.

Frequently asked questions

Are all companies listed here located in Southampton?

No. Listings are based on South East regional coverage. Confirm with the operator that it serves your collection and delivery points.

What do I need for a Southampton container haulage quote?

Give the container size and gross mass, terminal, release status, timings, collection and return details, destination access and the party responsible for shipping and customs instructions.

Does container transport include customs clearance?

Not necessarily. Container road transport and customs or forwarding services are separate unless a provider specifically confirms they are included.

Can I request timed delivery from Southampton?

Yes. State the required delivery window and any booking reference. The operator can advise whether it can offer that timing and what waiting-time terms apply.

What vehicle will be used for port freight?

The suitable vehicle depends on the load and movement. Do not assume a vehicle type; provide full details and ask the operator to confirm the planned equipment.

How do I avoid delays at a port collection?

Confirm release, terminal instructions, booking arrangements, documentation, load details and responsible contacts before the vehicle is dispatched.

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