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  • We do not transport furniture
  • We do not arrange removals
  • We do not carry personal effects
  • We do not quote other forwarders/transport companies
  • We do not transport cars
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freight to bulgaria

Freight to Bulgaria

Whether it is freight to Bulgaria or from Bulgaria to the UK we will move your freight to Bulgaria on a daily basis


Through us you have a full network of freight partners in Bulgaria giving total
coverage for -

  • WE DO NOT ARRANGE REMOVALS OR CARRY PERSONAL EFFECTS
  • WE WORK WITH DIRECT IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS ONLY, WE DO NOT QUOTE FORWARDERS

  • DAILY parcel / courier service for small shipments to Bulgaria.
  • DAILY roadfreight for groupage, part load and full load trailer freight to Bulgaria.
  • helpful staff with expert knowledge of the freight industry.
  • groupage trailers loading from Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham and London.
  • depots in Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna.
  • deliver to our UK depots or collect from our Bulgarian depots.
  • dedicated van services for fragile / urgent shipments.
  • courier services for urgent and express freight to Bulgaria.
  • two freight and truck matching softwares used - access to hundreds of trucks per day.
  • quick & competitive quotations for freight to Bulgaria.
  • unusual or special freight catered for.
  • cargo packing & case making for road freight to Bulgaria.

A selection of destinations we can ship to/from:

Sofia Plovdiv Varna Burgas Rousse Stara Pleven Dobrich Sliven Shumen Haskovo Pernik Yambol Pazardzhik Blagoevgrad Vratsa Veliko Gabrovo Vidin Kardzhali


We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including : freight to Germany , freight to Holland , freight to Sweden , freight to Spain , freight to Poland , freight to Italy , freight to Hungary , freight to Switzerland , freight to Austria , freight to Netherlands , freight to Denmark


FAQ - FREIGHT TO BULGARIA

Q: What information do you need from me so I can obtain a quote for freight to Bulgaria ?

A: We would require the weight in kilos, the dimensions in centimetres (length x width x height) the collection postcode and the delivery postcode in Bulgaria.


Q: What is the best way to contact you for a quote?

A: For the fastest reply, the best way to contact us is via our QUICK QUOTE SYSTEM on our websites - this system is monitored by our quotes team who will reply within 60 minutes. (it may take longer for complicated enquiries or multiple quotes)


Q: Do you quote other forwarders / transport / logistics companies?

A: We work with direct importers and exporters directly only, we DO NOT quote other freight agents


Q: Do you transport personal goods for individuals like clothing, books and furniture?

A: We DO NOT ship personal goods unfortunately, we only carry business to business cargo


Q: You are based in Essex but we are elsewhere in England, can you still cover my area ?

A: We have trucks empty daily across the UK in most major cities and happy clients all over the UK - the location of our office doesnt affect our UK coverage.


Q: Do you arrange shipments from / to private addresses in Bulgaria ?

A: We can take shipments to private addresses in Bulgaria but we only deliver to the kerbside, not up stairs in lifts etc.


Q: Do you do removals to Bulgaria ?

A: We do not take baggage or household removals of furniture to Bulgaria


Q: Do you transport hazardous goods to Bulgaria ?

A: We DO NOT transport hazardous goods to Bulgaria


Q: Do you arrange frozen / refrigerated groupage shipments to Bulgaria ?

A: We can arrange frozen / refrigerated FULL LOADS and EXPRESS / DEDICATED VANS but not groupage


Q: Do you arrange car transport to Bulgaria ?

A: We do not transport cars or vehicles to Bulgaria


Q: Can you arrange the paperwork for trans-shipments under EX1 ?

A: We can arrange EX1 forms for shipments transitting through other countries on their journey. We need to know that an EX1 form is required BEFORE quoting and bookings we can only do this via certain ports.


Q: Do you carry wines and spirits to Bulgaria ?

A: We do not carry wines and spirits to Bulgaria as it can cause delays to other urgent cargo on the vehicle


Q: Do you offer insurance for freight to Bulgaria ?

A: Full marine insurance is available on request, please add this with your quote request


Q: How do we open an account with your company ?

A: Call or email us for a credit application form, we normally require immediate payment on the first shipment but credit is given thereafter (depending on credit status).



FULL LOAD FREIGHT TO Bulgaria

We will discuss your needs and guide you through the decision process of finding a suitable full load truck / trailer combination for your freight to Bulgaria. We can offer a huge variety of truck and trailer types for your load :

  • box trailer to Bulgaria
  • mega trailer to Bulgaria
  • flat trailer to Bulgaria
  • express trailer to Bulgaria
  • euroliner trailer to Bulgaria
  • double manned trailer to Bulgaria


  • Information about Bulgaria

    BACKGROUND

    The Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. The country joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007.

    LOCATION

    Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey



    CLIMATE IN Bulgaria

    temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers

    Sofia Weather


    Bulgaria TELEPHONE CODES

    The International country calling code of Bulgaria is +359

    Bulgaria City Area Telephone Codes

    + 359 56 Burgas

    + 359 659 Cherven Bryag

    + 359 66 Gabrovo

    + 359 361 Kardjali

    + 359 34 Pazardjik

    + 359 64 Pleven

    + 359 32 Plovdiv

    + 359 82 Ruse

    + 359 2 Shoumen

    + 359 2 Sofia

    + 359 52 Varna





    WHAT TIME ZONE IS Bulgaria IN ?

    Bulgaria is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).

    Does Bulgaria observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time?

    Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Bulgaria, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3).

    After the Summer months the time in Bulgaria is shifted back by 1 hour to Central European Time (CET) or (GMT+2)


    MAP OF Bulgaria


    freight to Bulgaria





    DRIVING IN Bulgaria

    Years of underinvestment have also left many roads in a poor state, and there's only one motorway-quality road, running from Sofia to the border with Turkey. Bulgaria's mountainous terrain and harsh winter conditions leave most roads potholed, dangerous and sometimes impassable.

    Bulgarian roads have a reputation for being potholed tracks frequented by farm animals and agricultural machinery. There are only four major sections of dual-carriageway in the country. Otherwise even main roads are often narrow, with long stretches of damaged tarmac. In rural areas and in the mountains, be prepared for numerous hairpin bends and wandering livestock.

    Main Roads

    There are only four major sections of dual-carriageway in the country: from Sofia to Plovdiv, from Harmanli to the Turkish border, from Varna to Novi Pazar, and between Sofia and Jablanica (on the way to Pleven), only the first two of which are of motorway standard. The section of the A1/E80 between Plovdiv and Harmanli is under construction; when completed, there will be a dual-carriageway 'motorway' all the way from Sofia to the Turkish border, which should reduce some of the heavy, constant freight traffic on local roads between Plovdiv and Turkey.

    The Bulgarian government signed a contract early in 2005 for a private company to build a motorway running from the Serbian border in the west to Sofia and on to Varna; when complete, this road will have a user-pays toll. There are currently no other toll roads in Bulgaria, as the vignette system (see above) functions as a road toll for all drivers.

    Other Roads

    The Bulgarian government is working to bring the main roads linking cities up to European standards. These are designated 'E' roads and are being slowly improved with EU funding. While some are in reasonable condition, be prepared to dodge potholes and to be stuck behind slow-moving HGVs en-route to western Europe for long periods.

    Common hazards on Bulgarian roads include cars driving at night with damaged or no headlights, slow-moving or stationary livestock and farm machinery, people driving erratically (e.g. changing lanes with no indication and stopping suddenly for no apparent reason) and pedestrians. It's usually recommended not to drive after dark in rural areas.

    Road Pricing

    Bulgaria recently introduced a user-pays system for all roads. If you drive to Bulgaria, you will need to purchase a 'vignette', available at the border when you enter the country. Vignettes for a passenger car cost €59 for a year, €10 for a month or €4 for a week and cover you for travel on all roads. Police check vignettes and issue an on-the-spot fine of €50 for vehicles (with up to eight seats) without a vignette or with one that has expired.

    Speed Limits

    Speed limits are 50 km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, either 90 km/h (56mph) on all roads and 130 km/h (81mph) on motorways; speed limit signs are in Roman numerals. On most main roads and motorways there is radar-control of speed. Exceeding the speed by more than 10km/h (6mph) could cost you up to €250, while a speed of 30 or more km/h (19mph) above the limit besides the fine will have your licence taken away for an year. Observe speed-limit signs carefully! If you commit a traffic offence, the police are authorised only to issue you with a ticket (citation) and there are no on-the-spot fines, yet drivers of cars with foreign registration plates are sometimes stopped and 'fined' for minor (or non-existent) breaches of road rules. It is, however, compulsory for all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts. Talking on a mobile phone while driving is illegal unless you are using a hands-free set.

    Other Laws

    The maximum allowed alcoholic limit for drivers is 0.5% and 0.2% for bus and truck drivers. If you are caught having consumed anything above these limits, you will loose your license for 6 to 18 months. If you are caught having consumed anything above 1%, you could be sent to jail, even if you haven't caused an accident.

    If an accident occurs due to potholes or other obstacles on the road, you will be charged with weak control of the car, even if no one is injured. Ladies are not allowed to wear high-heeled shoes when driving either.

    During the period from the 1st of November until the 1st of march, it is compulsory to drive with head lamps on and to carry snow chains in the boot of your car.

    We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including : freight to Germany , freight to Holland , freight to Sweden , freight to Spain , freight to Poland , freight to Italy , freight to Hungary , freight to Switzerland , freight to Austria , freight to Netherlands , freight to Denmark

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    Testimonials
    Goods arrived this morning as promised by your France office. Thank you very much for your help, will be in touch when we have another consignment to ship.

    Steve
    27th Jan 2012


    Excellent service.
    The communication was brilliant and the shipment went smoothly. 1st time we had used Barrington Freight and it is definitely the best company we have used so far we will be using them again.


    Danielle Roberts
    14th Dec 2011


    Good service even though Barrington Freight were moving offices at the time.

    Will use again.

    Pamela Nesbitt
    6th Dec 2011


    Cheap price, goods were delivered fast and a overall great delvery.

    Daniel Krilovs
    18th Nov 2011


    A first class service, very efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to use Barrington Freight again.

    Roddy MacDougall
    16th Nov 2011


    Very helpful and fast service! Would recommend to others

    Charley Ager
    15th Nov 2011


    Very nice dealing with your company, quick and reliable. We will be using you again. Thank you

    Kathleen Worthington
    11th Nov 2011


    This was the first time Universal had used Barrington Freight. Not only was their price for a collection in Italy with delivery back in the UK very good, the service they gave us was excellent. We will definitely be using them again.
    Many thanks.

    Alan Bush
    11th Nov 2011


    Excellent service, great communication, highly recommended

    Thanks
    Joanne Metcalfe

    Joanne Metcalfe
    4th Nov 2011


    Thank you all for your assistance in making this a very speedy delivery! Brilliant service.

    Amanda Saunders
    3rd Nov 2011


    Worked really well. Goods delivered today.

    About 50% cheaper than parcelforce.

    We will use again.

    Frazer Brown
    31st Oct 2011


    Excellent
    we will be calling you shortly for a bigger pallet to same destination and have you down as International pallet solution
    thank

    NicThomas
    27th Oct 2011


    This was the first time we've had to use a freight company - Barrington gave us the best quote around, our delivery arrived within 3 days from the continent, and the staff were more than helpful in guiding us through the process. I highly recommend this professional and courteous company

    Richard
    13th Oct 2011


    This was the first time we had used Barrington Freight.Very competitive price and excellent service from Spain.
    Thank you.

    Michael Owen
    11th Oct 2011


    Very easy & efficient online booking system
    Excellent communication
    Fast collection & delivery at a very competitive price.
    Highly recommended !

    Gerard Albo
    7th Oct 2011


    Simon,

    Thanks very much for your help with this.

    Our client was very impressed, as were we.

    Hopefully this will open up a new market for us both.

    Tony
    30th Sep 2011


    Hello John,
    This is just to congratulate you on great service. The shipment arrived in the warehouse early this morning.

    Many thanks and look forward to using you again.

    Best Regards


    Bruce Weightman
    15th Sep 2011


    This is the first time we have used Barrington Freight, it certainly won't be the last. 10/10 guys for an excellent service. Thank you.

    Mick Pullen
    8th Sep 2011


    These guys are personal yet professional and inspire confidence in what they do. Made a rather complicated, high pressure shipment from south-eastern Europe seem like it had come from down the road. No fuss and no bother. Fantastic service, highly recommended.

    Philip Wand
    2nd Sep 2011


    Thanks for the rapid service,
    Ilya


    Ilya Eigenbrot
    29th Aug 2011


    Just to advise that the 2 pallets were delivered here in Budapest exactly as requested - Monday morning by 10.30am - and I'm really impressed with the service from you and your agents.

    Thanks again!

    Simon Kalman
    16th Aug 2011


    May we say that this has been an exceptional Service from yourselves.

    Should the need arise for any other Shipments to Holland to be made you will most certainly be the 1st on the list.


    John Radley
    27th Jul 2011


    Really good service, very pleased with efficiency and the speed of delivery

    Thanks all involved

    Jeremy Boyce
    21st Jul 2011


    Excellent service, collected and delivered as agreed. Excellent communication and kept us fully informed as to the status of the consignment.

    Will definitely use again and fully endorse their service to others.

    sid alam
    14th Jun 2011


    Excellent response time, clear defined procedures all contributing to a good customer experience. We will certainly consider Barrington Freight for future shipments to Spain.

    Antony Prince
    7th Jun 2011


    This was our first contact with Barrington Freight.

    We found Simon very good to deal with, the prices were competitive and the service very professional.

    We will be using them again.


    Mike Brodie
    6th Jun 2011


    I would just like to thank you two guys for all the help you gave us with the shipment from Florida. It was packed excellently and every thing was safe and sound. So thanks John, Manny and crew in Orlando and thanks to Matt for the UK end.

    Our first show was a great success; so hope the trend continues. It was nice to meet both of you, kind regards John and Yvonne.


    John Maundrell
    2nd Jun 2011


    This is the first time that we have used Barringtons. We were very impressed with how easy it was to arrange the collection and delivery. We will certainly use Barringtons again.

    Graham Wathall


    Hassle free service, excellent.

    Paul Durrant


    Excellent service. Fast response to our logistics requirements.Executed well.

    Bernard Van Cleven


    Excellent communication, reliable and good service very pleased with hassle free result.


    Richard Zijlstra


    At very short notice a booking made for a collection of 14 tons of cargo from France. Simon arranged the shipment which was collected on time & delivered back to our whse at LHR the following day at the time promised. Excellent service and regular feedback received

    Noel Broadbent


    Thanks Simon.

    I have to say this was our first export to Gibraltar and you and your company made things easy.

    Thank you and if we do more we will definately come back and use you again.

    Best regards

    Gary


    Gary Briscoe


    We have been extremely impressed with the level of service we have received. The office kept us informed about delivery times and the goods arrived 3days earlier than promised. Highly recommended and I will definitely be considering all my future deliveries.

    Melanie Barry


    Very Happy with the service and pricing

    Chris Curtis


    Excellent service from Matt, Thank you

    Guy Wright


    Barrington Freight made it very simple for us to move a valuable marine engine from Cento Italy to St Sampson Guernsey.
    No fuss, sensible delivery date which was kept despite several strikes / port closures which Simon managed to navigate around, well done !

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    We regularly use Barrington Freight to pick up from our suppliers across Europe. Barrington Freight has proven to be extremely reliable over the past six months.


    Thierry B.


    Everything very good. All picked up safe and in good condition. Staff in Palma very helpful. Thank You!

    Peter B.


    Barrington Freight have handled both imports & exports on our behalf to & from destinations such as Poland, Germany, Italy & Spain and have always offered an excellent service. We would highly recommend the services they offer.


    Doug Fox


    Just a note to thank you and your company for helping us on our first delivery from Holland. Rosa my wife said the driver was very courteous and helpful with the drop. I shall need another in a few weeks time and will call you with details as and when, once again many thanks. Every thing present and correct.


    Russell Diamond


    We find the service from Barrington Freight is First Class, (based on the size of shipments we have coming over from Belgium and Germany). We appreciate that the size of our shipments may only be 2 or 3 pallets the delivery service is excellent and arrives within 5 working days from placing the order.

    Roy Hackford


    Thank you for your excellent service and I will be in touch again.


    Tracey Morrison


    If you are looking someone to look after your freight as if it was their own, then look no further than Barrington Freight. I have recommended Barrington Freight to my clients and they are not only impressed by their attention to detail and excellent communication, but also their honesty and integrity.

    Ravi Peal-Shankar


    I have worked with Matt Everard for many years and followed him to Barrington Freight as he is a valuable partner to our business. Barrington Freight cater for our European road freight forwarding needs and I have always found them to be competitive, reliable and more than capable. Barrington Freight offer us an extension to our business that we can rely on, and know that our customers will receive the same excellence and quality of service that we would provide them, thus providing a seamless freight forwarding solution.

    Stuart Crowder


    My company regularly needs parts delivered promptly and to remote locations all over the world. Matt and the team at his freight company (Barrington Freight) liaise with my suppliers and foreign agents, providing reassuring, professional freight services, delivering to the agreed time schedule and giving regular updates throughout the whole freight forwarding process.

    Simon Scott


    AGI has found a true partner in Barrington Freight. Matt and Simon provide a service and response time that is second to no one! Their attention to detail and personal touch allows AGI to offer our customers that are shipping in and out of the UK a service level no one else has been able to offer or match price wise. AGI Logistics has found a true partner in Barrington Freight!

    John Schatz


    Always find them helpful and efficient. Nice people to do business with.

    Anna Moss


    Excellent service, great value......very happy.

    Elliot


    We needed some urgent client paperwork collected from our offices at 7pm at night and delivered to Manchester at 8am the next day. We called Barrington Freight and they organised it for us. We were kept well informed at all times and their price was very modest. We would like to thank Matt and Simon for all their help.

    Andrew Wand


    Great company, really good service.

    Would use again.

    Stuart