Transport to Spain
Barrington Freight lead the market for transport to Spain
Whether it is transport to Spain or from Spain to the UK, we will move your transport to Spain on a daily basis
We specialise in transport to Spain. Through us you will benefit from our many years of experience in transport to Spain. We guarantee you a warm welcome at our offices in the UK.
We have negotiated some preferential, heavily discounted rates for transport to Spain. Our team of experts can find you the most cost effective solution for your transport to Spain.
We provide our clients a "one stop shop" for transport to Spain. We have a comprehensive portfolio of services to make your transport to Spain a trouble free experience:
Through us you have a full network of service partners in Spain 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- WE WORK WITH DIRECT IMPORTERS / EXPORTERS ONLY, WE DO NOT QUOTE FORWARDERS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 Spain.
- regular collections for groupage, part load and full load trailer transport to Spain.
- 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 Spain
- 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 transport to Spain.
- unusual or special shipments catered for.
- cargo packing & case making for transport to Spain.
We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including :
transport to Germany ,
transport to Holland ,
transport to Sweden ,
transport to Spain ,
transport to Poland ,
transport to Italy ,
transport to Hungary ,
transport to Switzerland ,
transport to Austria ,
transport to Denmark
transport to Netherlands
FAQ - transport to Spain
Q: What information do you need need from me so I can obtain a quote for transport to Spain ?
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 Spain.
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 Spain ?
A: We can take shipments to private addresses in Spain but we only deliver to the kerbside, not up stairs, in lifts etc.
Q: Do you do removals to Spain ?
A: We DO NOT take baggage or household removals of furniture.
Q: Do you ship hazardous goods to Spain ?
A: We DO NOT ship hazardous goods to Spain
Q: Do you arrange frozen / refrigerated shipments to Spain ?
A: We DO NOT arrange frozen / refrigerated loads
Q: Do you arrange car shipments to Spain ?
A: We do not ship cars or vehicles to Spain
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 Spain ?
A: We do not carry wines and spirits to Spain as it can cause delays to other urgent cargo on the vehicle
Q: Do you offer insurance for transport to Spain ?
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 Spain
BACKGROUND
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986) gave Spain a dynamic and rapidly growing economy and made it a global champion of freedom and human rights. The government continues to battle the Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorist organization, but its major focus for the immediate future will be on measures to reverse the severe economic recession that started in mid-2008.
LOCATION
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France
CLIMATE IN SPAIN
Due to Spain's geographical situation and orographic conditions, the climate is extremely diverse; discounting the mountain climate, it can be roughly divided into five areas:
A Continental Mediterranean climate in the inland areas of the Peninsula (largest city, Madrid).
An Oceanic climate in Galicia and the coastal strip near the Bay of Biscay or (largest city, Bilbao). This area is often called Green Spain.
A Semiarid climate or arid Mediterranean in the southeast (largest city, Murcia).
A Mediterranean climate region extends from the Andalusian plain along the southern and eastern coasts up to the Pyrenees, on the seaward side of the mountain ranges that run near the coast. Also in Ceuta and Melilla (largest city, Barcelona). Localized Subtropical climate areas exist in the coasts of Granada and Málaga (Costa Tropical).
A Subtropical climate in the Canary Islands (largest city, Las Palmas).
SPAIN TELEPHONE CODES
The International country calling code of Spain is +34
Italy City Area Telephone Codes
+34 93 Barcelona
+34 91 Madrid
+34 95 Sevilla / Seville
+34 96 Valencia
+34 981 A Coruna
+34 96 Alicante
+34 94 Bilbao
+34 957 Cordoba
+34 958 Granada
+34 928 Las Palmas
+34 95 Malaga
+34 968 Murcia
+34 971 Palma De Mallorca
+34 923 Salamanca
+34 922 Tenerife
+34 925 Toledo
+34 983 Valladolid
+34 976 Zaragoza
WHAT TIME ZONE IS SPAIN IN ?
Spain is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1).
Does Spain observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time?
Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Spain, 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 Italy is shifted back by 1 hour to Central European Time (CET) or (GMT+1)
MAP OF SPAIN
DRIVING IN SPAIN
In all countries a full UK driving licence is required. As in the UK, seat belts should be worn front and rear. Below are motoring regulations relating to Spain.
Beware in Spain.
The law operating in Spain regarding the use of indicators on motorways is being strictly enforced. You risk being fined for not indicating before overtaking and again before pulling back to the nearside lane after overtaking. Also, ensure you do not cross the solid white line as you enter the motorway from a slip road, but wait until the line is broken.
Bail Bond: a guarantee to be lodged with the police in the event of an accident or major traffic violation - no longer a legal requirement for Spain and most insurance companies have stopped issuing them.
Children in cars: Children under 12 cannot travel in the front unless using a suitably adapted restraint system. In the rear, passengers under 135cm tall must use specially adapted safety devices and restraints.
Documentation: always carry your driving licence, vehicle registration document (V5), and certificate of motor insurance. If your licence does not incorporate a photograph ensure you carry your passport to validate the licence. If the vehicle is not registered in your name, carry a letter from the registered owner giving you permission to drive.
Drinking and driving: Don't do it. Over 0.05 per cent and you could face anything from a severe fine, withdrawal of your licence, up to imprisonment.
Fines: On the spot fines are issued. Ensure an official receipt is issued by the officer collecting the fine.
First-aid kit is advised, but not compulsory.
Fuel: All grades of unleaded petrol (benzin), diesel (gasoleo 'A') and LPG are available as well as lead substitute additive. Leaded no longer exists. It is allowed to carry petrol in a can. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted, although they probably won't work at automatic pumps, which are often the only pumps open out-of-hours and at lunch-time (from noon to 3pm) away from the Autoroutes. It's a good idea to let your card issuer know you will be travelling abroad. This ensures they don't suspend your card if they spot it being used in unfamiliar places, which they sometimes do as an anti-fraud measure.
GB sticker: UK registered vehicles displaying Euro-plates (circle of 12 stars above the national identifier on blue background) no longer need a GB sticker when driving in European Union countries.
Glasses (Spectacles): wearers must carry a spare pair in the car at all times.
Headlamp converters are compulsory.
Lights: dipped headlights should be used in poor daytime visibility. Motorcycles must use dipped headlights during the day at all times.
Minimum age for driving, provided you hold a full UK licence, is 18 for a car and for a motorcycle over 75cc. If you've got an old-style all-green licence you might find the police will not understand them, so either get them up-dated or take an International Driving Permit as well.
Motorcycle drivers and passengers must wear crash helmets.
Motor insurance: third-party insurance is compulsory. A green card is not required but your insurer should be advised of your trip.
Replacement bulb set is compulsory.
Seat belts are compulsory for front and rear seat occupants, if fitted.
Snow chains are recommended to be carried in the Spanish Pyrenees and all mountainous regions of Spain during winter, and if you do not carry and fit them when conditions demand the police can prevent you continuing your journey.
Visibility Vests are now compulsory in Spain. They are also compulsory in Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Norway and Portugal and (and likely to become compulsory throughout the EU). The rules vary from country to country concerning number of vests required and whether they should be carried in the car or boot. Common sense suggests that there should be a vest for every occupant, and that the vests should be carried in the car, and put on before getting out. Do this and you will not have a problem.
Warning triangle is compulsory. One only is required for non-Spanish registered vehicles. Two required for Spanish vehicles, but to avoid difficulties with the police we recommend two triangles should be carried.
We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including :
transport to Germany ,
transport to Holland ,
transport to Sweden ,
transport to Spain ,
transport to Poland ,
transport to Italy ,
transport to Hungary ,
transport to Switzerland ,
transport to Austria ,
transport to Netherlands ,
transport to Denmark
