Shipping to Poland

Barrington Freight lead the market for shipping to Poland

Whether it is shipping to Poland or from Poland to the UK, we will move your shipping to Poland on a daily basis

We specialise in shipping to Poland. Through us you will benefit from our many years of experience in shipping to Poland. We guarantee you a warm welcome at our offices in the UK.

We have negotiated some preferential, heavily discounted rates for shipping to Poland. Our team of experts can find you the most cost effective solution for your shipping to Poland.

We provide our clients a "one stop shop" for shipping to Poland. We have a comprehensive portfolio of services to make your shipping to Poland a trouble free experience:

Through us you have a full network of service partners in Poland 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• WE WORK WITH DIRECT IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS ONLY, WE DO NOT QUOTE FORWARDERS


• parcel services for small shipments to Poland.
• regular collections for groupage, part load and full load trailer shipping to Poland.
• helpful staff with expert knowledge of the industry.
• groupage trailers loading from Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham Bristol and London.
• deliver to our UK depots or collect from our depots in Poland
• dedicated van services for fragile / urgent / exhibition shipments to most areas
• two truck and load matching systems used - access to hundreds of trucks per day.
• quick & competitive quotations for shipping to Poland.
• unusual or special shipments catered for.
• cargo packing & case making for shipping to Poland.

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

FAQ - shipping to Poland

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

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 Poland.

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 forwarders.

Q: Do you ship 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 doesn't affect our UK coverage.

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

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

Q: Do you do removals to Poland ?

A: We DO NOT take baggage or household removals of furniture.

Q: Do you ship hazardous goods to Poland ?

A: We DO NOT ship hazardous goods to Poland

Q: Do you arrange frozen / refrigerated shipments to Poland ?

A: We DO NOT arrange frozen / refrigerated loads

Q: Do you arrange car shipments to Poland ?

A: We do not ship cars or vehicles to Poland

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

A: We can arrange EX1 forms for shipments transiting 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 Poland ?

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

Q: Do you offer insurance for shipping to Poland ?

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 five shipments but credit is given thereafter (depending on credit status).

Information about Poland

BACKGROUND

Poland is an ancient nation that was conceived near the middle of the 10th century. Its golden age occurred in the 16th century. During the following century, the strengthening of the gentry and internal disorders weakened the nation. In a series of agreements between 1772 and 1795, Russia, Prussia, and Austria partitioned Poland amongst themselves. Poland regained its independence in 1918 only to be overrun by Germany and the Soviet Union in World War II. It became a Soviet satellite state following the war, but its government was comparatively tolerant and progressive. Labor turmoil in 1980 led to the formation of the independent trade union "Solidarity" that over time became a political force and by 1990 had swept parliamentary elections and the presidency. A "shock therapy" program during the early 1990s enabled the country to transform its economy into one of the most robust in Central Europe, but Poland still faces the lingering challenges of high unemployment, underdeveloped and dilapidated infrastructure, and a poor rural underclass. Solidarity suffered a major defeat in the 2001 parliamentary elections when it failed to elect a single deputy to the lower house of Parliament, and the new leaders of the Solidarity Trade Union subsequently pledged to reduce the Trade Union's political role. Poland joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004. With its transformation to a democratic, market-oriented country largely completed, Poland is an increasingly active member of Euro-Atlantic organizations.

LOCATION

Central Europe, east of Germany

CLIMATE IN POLAND

The geographical location of and surface features are the two most important factors determining the climate of Poland.

The climate has transitional character between the maritime and continental climates. Winters are sometimes mild and sometimes cold, similarly the summers are cool and rainy or hot and dry. Generally, summer is usually warm and the most pleasant time to visit, but the plentiful sunshine is mixed together with rain. Spring starts in March with temperatures varying from -1 to +20 ℃, until about April or May. July is the hottest month, but the rest of the summer is also quite warm with temperatures from 21 to 32 ℃. Initially warm September is the beginning of Poland's autumn. Thereafter, the days become more cold until December, when winter begins and the temperature drops from a few degrees below zero to sometimes - 20 ℃. Winter lasts from December to March and includes shorter or longer period of snow. In the high mountains snow lies till May.



POLAND TELEPHONE CODES

The International country calling code of Poland is +49

Poland City Area Telephone Codes

+48 12 Krakow

+48 42 Lodz

+48 61 Poznan

+48 22 Warsaw

+48 71 Wroclaw

+48 32 Katowice

+48 22 Lomianki



WHAT TIME ZONE IS POLAND IN ?

Poland is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).

Does Poland observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time?

Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Poland, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).

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


MAP OF POLAND








DRIVING IN POLAND

In order to drive legally in Poland you must have your full UK licence. The modern EC format pink or green licence is acceptable in Poland, but if you only have an old style paper licence you must ensure that you also have an International Driving Licence with you.

Always remember to drive on the right hand side in Poland and of course overtake on the left.

It is illegal to use your mobile phone while driving in Poland, unless you're using a hands free kit.

Seatbelts are obligatory and should be worn by all front seat passengers. If they're fitted in the back, they should also be worn there. Children aren't allowed to sit in the front of the car if they are under the age of 10 and you can be given a fine if you break this rule.

There are rules against using your horn in Poland, so try to avoid it at all times - it's actually illegal. If you must give a warning to another driver, you should use your headlights to flash another driver to let them know you're passing. You can use your horn in poor visibility to make others aware of your presence, but only at this time.

As a visitor to Poland, keep your registration papers, insurance document and driving licence safe and have it on your person if you're in the car.

The high number of car thefts in Poland mean that it's not safe to leave your valuable documents in the car, so keep them on your person.

If you're taking your own car with UK plates, be wary about where you leave it in Poland. Many car hire companies outside of the country won't allow their cars to enter due to the high possibility of theft or break-in, so keep this in mind when you're taking your own car.

Speeding Laws in Poland

There are strict speeding limits in Poland that should be adhered to at all times. If you're a foreign national driving there and are caught speeding, you'll still have to pay the fine and could suffer more dire consequences if you're speeding over a certain limit. Although it may seem at times like local drivers have no regard for the speed limit, try not to fall into the same pattern as you may end up in an accident or worse.

The drink driving limit in Poland is strictly enforced and they take a zero tolerance approach to drink driving. If you have taken even one unit of alcohol then you are putting yourself at risk of being charged for drink driving. Police will often carry out on the spot breath tests and you will need to pay an on the spot fine in Polish currency if you're found guilty.

Road Rules in Poland

Polish driving laws are strict, but that doesn't mean that local drivers are always going to abide by them. The roads are generally of a fairly poor quality and junctions and crossroads are often not marked with stop lines. Roundabouts can be difficult to spot as they're not actually round, so many drivers just continue through as though they weren't there.

There are also some other important Polish road tips to consider before driving there:

Be aware of people overtaking in the face of oncoming traffic

Watch for people who red light jump - many drivers in Poland only stop at a red light if there's another vehicle obstructing your path or you're likely to get caught

Don't assume that drivers will stop at a zebra crossing. Although you're meant to, many Polish drivers don't stop unless someone is on the middle of the crossing

Watch out for tailgaters. Try to keep a good distance between yourself and other cars

Most petrol stations are open 24 hours and have both leaded and unleaded petrol

You may pass trams on the right, but if it's stopped and passengers are disembarking, you must yield to them

Watch out for horse drawn vehicles, especially in the harvest months

Traffic signals are often ignored and indication on direction is rarely given

Headlights should be on at all times, even during the day.

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

We serve ALL countries for freight haulage for:
Freight to Andorra
Freight to Austria
Freight to Belgium
Freight to Bosnia Herzegovina
Freight to Bulgaria
Freight to Corfu
Freight to Croatia
Freight to Cyprus
Freight to Czech Republic
Freight to Denmark
Freight to Estonia
Freight to Finland
Freight to France
Freight to Germany

We have regular freight forwarding departures for:
Freight to Gibraltar
Freight to Greece
Freight to Guernsey
Freight to Holland
Freight to Hungary
Freight to Ibiza
Freight to Ireland
Freight to Italy
Freight to Jersey
Freight to Latvia
Freight to Liechtenstein
Freight to Lithuania

We are the friendly freight forwarders for pallet delivery services for:
Freight to Luxembourg
Freight to Macedonia
Freight to Mallorca
Freight to Malta
Freight to Menorca
Freight to Moldova
Freight to Monaco
Freight to Montenegro
Freight to Norway
Freight to Poland
Freight to Portugal
Freight to Rhodes
Freight to Romania
Freight to San Marino

We are the freight company for groupage, part and full loads for:
Freight to Serbia
Freight to Slovakia
Freight to Slovenia
Freight to Spain
Freight to Sweden
Freight to Switzerland


We have regular International freight services including :
International Transport
International Shipping
International Delivery
International Freight