Fast and Affordable Road Freight Shipping Services Malta
Choose Barrington Freight for quick road freight to Malta with our range of delivery services that will meet your requirements whether they be express, cheap pallet delivery, dedicated courier van, or groupage, we have a solution for you.
- Standard and Express Deliveries to Malta
- Bespoke Size Solutions
- Customs Clearance Support
- Professional Experienced Team
- Business-to-Business Deliveries
- Shipping Services To & From Malta
- Large & Small Consignments Delivered
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International Freight to Malta
We are your premier Malta freight forwarders. Based in Essex, we understand the additional customs requirements needed nowadays to ensure shipping from the UK to Malta arrives on time. We can provide clear advice to ensure your shipment does not face delays.
Malta is widely known as a popular tourist destination, but did you also know that it is known for limestone resources amongst other exports? Road freight consignments often include food and energy sources and with reliance on foreign trade, cost-effective shipping is essential and reliable transport is in high demand. This is the case whether you intend shipping from Malta to the UK or vice versa.
Whatever your consignment, we have a fleet of vehicles available across strategic location points across the UK and Malta ready to collect your cargo and get it on its way. We can even assign a two-person team for non-stop express shipments. In addition, Barrington Freight can haul 120×100 or 120×80 pallets to Malta, cages, crates, boxes or cartons. We can also support packing your goods, ensuring they’re packed to cope with any bumps in the road. In short, we have all options covered when it comes to shipping in Malta.
To get started simply give us a call 01268 525 444 or request an online shipping quote.
WHY SHIP TO MALTA FROM THE UK WITH BARRINGTON?
- Full load and groupage shipping.
- Dedicated van courier to Malta option.
- We maintain 24/7 contact with every vehicle, so you can always track your shipment and get regular updates.
- BIFA membership and full liability insurance ensure safe and professional transport.
- Commitment to excellent customer service, supported by glowing testimonials.
- Help with custom clearance from the UK into Malta.
- We can help shipping to Malta from UK and shipping to UK from Malta.
- You will need an EORI number when shipping to Malta.
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Shipping to Malta from the UK
As a true business-to-business service provider, Barrington Freight’s operations team is set up to offer everything that British exportation firms need today. As members of the British International Freight Association, we have all of the logistical sides of shipping goods to Malta by road covered for you. In addition, we can assist with the paperwork you will need to complete when sending commercial goods to the European Union, which Malta has been a part of since 2004. Why not enquire about our customs clearance agency work as well as our freight forwarding service?
One of the main benefits of having your customs clearances prepared in advance for you is that it means your shipments to Malta won’t be unduly delayed when they get to continental Europe. The EU makes checks at the border and your goods should carry on to Malta without hold-ups once they’ve been inspected. This usually involves a quick physical check and a more in-depth confirmation that the supplied paperwork is in good order. SMEs sometimes struggle to get this right because they don’t always have the in-house skills. That’s why we can do this work on your behalf, keeping both processes – road freight and customs brokering – under one roof for a complete Malta delivery solution.
Road Freight Vehicles For Deliveries to Malta
- Euroliner lorry
- HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle)
- Roll-on/roll-off vans
- Commercial vehicles
- Double-crewed vans
- 7.5 tonners
- Sprinter vans
- Luton vans
- Tail lift vehicles
- 18-tonne vans
We can source vehicles of any size that you need for your shipment to Malta.
Shipping Times From UK to Malta
How Long Does It Take to Ship to Malta?
STANDARD ROAD FREIGHT TO MALTA 6 DAYS
Our standard road freight to Malta service is fast and efficient. Our full load service is designed for larger consignments, offering collection on day 1 and ensuring delivery by day 6. Additionally, our groupage service provides a cost-effective solution for less time-sensitive freight. With collection occurring in week 1 and delivery by week 3. So, rest assured your delivery will arrive at its destination on time with Barrington Freight.
If our standard Malta road freight services sound like the option for your next shipment, or if you have a unique shipment request, reach out to our sales team on 01268 525 444 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk.
EXPRESS SHIPPING TO MALTA 5 DAYS
When you are in need for urgent shipping to Mata, we can offer express freight services. Whether you have IT equipment, film and media freight or heavy machinery that you need to get to Maltese customers rapidly, we can help. Our express service guarantees collection on day 1 with delivery on day 5. This is ideal for urgent freights that require prompt handling.
With such a fast turnaround time for getting goods from the UK with a courier to Malta, trading with companies and individuals on the island is easier than you might think. We have a network of vehicles and drivers all over the UK so we can have your items collected within a matter of hours.
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MALTESE IMPORT CUSTOMS REQUIREMENTS
Customs, VAT and Regulations
VAT Malta
To coordinate commercial shipping from Malta to the UK by road, it’s essential to oversee customs declarations, which include VAT notices and commodity codes. In Malta, VAT is structured in accordance with EU norms, though there are some rates specific to different categories of goods. The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%, which is somewhat lower than the typical rate in many other EU countries but Maltese excise duties may also apply.
| Goods or Services | VAT Rate Malta |
|---|---|
| Standard taxable goods and services | 18% |
| First reduced rate goods and services (e.g., the utilisation of sporting facilities) | 7% |
| Second reduced rate goods and services (e.g., books, importation of works of art) | 5% |
| Intra-community and international transport | 0% |
Restrictions
When shipping from Malta to UK cities and towns, some items may be restricted, requiring special permits or permissions to import, such as:
- Protected Marine Species: Due to Malta’s marine-rich environment, there are stringent controls on the export or import of endangered marine species and corals, adhering to both local and international conservation laws.
- Firearms and Explosives: Tight Maltese regulations and licensing requirements cover the import and export of firearms, ammunition and explosives
- Pharmaceuticals: Strict rules on the import and export of certain drugs, especially controlled substances and prescription medications, require appropriate authorisation.
- Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products: Specific limitations and duties on the export and import of locally-produced alcoholic beverages and tobacco products exist, including those on traditional Maltese spirits.
- Birds and Bird Products: Given Malta’s geographical location on migratory bird routes, there are specific restrictions on the trade of birds and bird-related products to protect avian species.
EORI Number Malta
You will need an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) for the UK and any EU country you ship to and from alongside a range of other customs requirements. See our blog on what is an EORI Number? for more information.
Remember, too, that simply registering with HMRC as an importer of goods from Malta will not be sufficient – on its own – to be able to use Maltese suppliers.
Barrington Freight operates as a customs clearance agency as well as a team of expert freight forwarders, so we can help you with all of these matters if you need us to, whether you’re importing or exporting. We have the necessary licensing arrangements in place to oversee exported goods from the UK to Malta which has the same regulations in place as every other EU state. Therefore, we can help with multiple consignment deliveries that might include some in Malta and some in other countries, such as those in France, Spain or Portugal, for instance.
Shipping Routes to Malta from the UK
Our experienced team delivers to locations across Malta, including the islands of Gozo and Comino. We also ship to the capital Valletta, and other smaller but important locations such as Mdina, Cittadella, Tas-Sliema, Bugibba, Qawra, St. Julians, Marsalforn, Xlendi, Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Marsaxlokk, Marsascala, Rabat, Birkirkara, Birzebbuga, Fgura, Floriana, Fontana and others. Places where we offer shipping to Malta services also include Gudja, Gzira, Iklin, Kalkara, Manikata, Mosta, Nadur, Paola and Santa Lucija to name a few!
Of course, ferry transport is required for any road freight Malta delivery, so our network of trusted partners ensures everything arrives safely and on time in perfect condition. We will do our best to find the best road freight options to suit your requirements and budget where possible, ensuring a quick and cost-effective service each and every time. Although British exporters might be tempted to air freight goods to Malta – especially if they are not particularly heavy or bulky – express road freight is much cheaper. What is more, it can often be as quick when shipping from the UK to Malta – if not quicker – than loading goods onto aircraft because of all the ground handling delays that can occur at airports. Even if you choose to send goods by air freight, you will still need to arrange for their onward journey into Malta after they have landed. This is not the case with road freight shipping in Malta, of course.
Arranging a Malta delivery from the UK by road can involve numerous route options. Some of the most common choices are below.
Where is Malta Located?
Malta is an island in the Mediterranean Sea off the south coast of Sicily. It lies due east of Tunisia and to the north of Libya.
UK – Genoa – Ferry to Malta
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- Start from the UK, heading towards Dover and crossing to Calais via a ferry service.
- Travel through France on the A26/E15 and A4/E50 motorways, passing through Reims and Metz.
- Continue through Italy via the A1/E35, passing Milan and heading towards Genoa.
- From Genoa, take a ferry for onward shipping in Malta by road.
UK – Pozzallo (Sicily) – Ferry to Malta
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- Begin in the UK and take a ferry from Dover to Calais.
- Drive through France and into Italy via the Mont Blanc tunnel.
- Head south towards Naples for the Sicilian coast.
- From the Sicilian town of Pozzallo, board a ferry to Malta for the final leg of the journey.
UK – Eurotunnel – France – Italy – Ferry to Malta
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- Use the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais.
- Travel across France via the A26/E15 towards Reims, then the A4/E50 towards Metz and Strasbourg, entering Italy.
- In Italy, follow the A1/E35 motorway south towards Sicily.
- Take a ferry from Catania in Sicily to Malta.
Contact Us for Affordable Road Freight to Malta
Our transport options can accommodate even the most unique requests, whether they be UK and EU pallets and cargo or larger and strangely shaped products. Big or small, light or heavy, Barrington Freight is on hand to cater to all your freight needs at a competitive price.
