European Road Freight logistics specialists
Through our established network across Europe, we provide professional, reliable, and cost-effective services for all freight types. Our teams of specialists source the most efficient routes providing you with the highest level of care and attention to detail, at the most competitive price.
Whether a full load, part load, express delivery, abnormal or out-of-gauge cargo, we have the expertise to provide you the highest customer service.
Our European road freight services provide you with a comprehensive range of solutions to manage your supply chain and facilitate the movement of your goods, from your initial booking through to the final destination.
Efficient container and trailer haulage scheduling through our established network of hauliers, provide a professional, reliable and cost-effective service for all types of road freight.
Our advanced management systems allow for full visibility and traceability of your goods and our customs clearance expertise ensures full compliance with all international trade regulations. In addition, we also provide comprehensive specialist insurance cover for your shipments at a competitive rate to give you complete peace of mind.
Our complete suite of services includes warehousing and onward distribution to truly streamline your logistics operations, enhance your supply chain efficiency and enable seamless global trade.
What you get with Burhill Logistics Road Freight services
Our experienced road freight team identifies the most efficient routes through our network of partners to ensure a comprehensive distribution solution, for a first-class service at a competitive price.
- Long standing, trusted network of haulage partners
- Daily full and part load deliveries
- Daily direct container haulage
- Part load and next day pallet network services
- Pan European groupage, part and full load
- Customs clearance formalities – import and export
- Visibility through our advanced management system
- Comprehensive insurance at a competitive rate
Key Information
Road transport dominates the freight market in Europe, accounting for approximately 75% of the total freight volume.
Road freight is the preferred mode of transport for shorter distances and for the last-mile delivery.
The European road freight market is expected to reach €423 billion by 2026.
In 2020, the total volume of goods transported by road in Europe was estimated to be around 3.5 billion metric tons.
The volume of goods transported across European borders by road was approximately 1.5 billion metric tons.
The busiest road freight routes in Europe are primarily concentrated in the Western and Central regions, with major trade flows between countries such as the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Efforts are being made to promote greener alternatives in road freight transportation such as electric and hybrid vehicles and to improve fuel efficiency through technological advancements.
The support system to ensure all your road logistics needs are met
Our advanced management systems ensure that you always have complete traceability of the end-to-end movement of your goods, allowing you to track the status of your shipments in real time.
You can easily access and download all documentation to streamline your own administration and our cloud-based portals mean that information can be shared across multiple applications to ensure your colleagues are all up to speed.
Every part of the process is supported by our experienced teams of specialists, so you don’t lose the personal approach.
Meet our Road Freight experts
Established in 2003 as freight forwarders, the Burhill team has vast experience in all European road freight logistics. Working in a partnership approach with your business and our extensive network of hauliers across Europe ensures we deliver a seamless logistics operation.
Jake Amos
Forwarding Agent
“I enjoy working in the Burhill team because there is a great office culture, working as a supportive and energetic team. No day is the same and I enjoy meeting each challenge head on to bring the very best for our clients.”
Emma Duffy
Commercial Manager
“Having worked at Burhill for five years I have been successful in growing my career in a thriving and energetic business.
My role encompasses client relationships, commercial negotiations, cost control and team development. I enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems and ultimately delivering effective solutions on behalf of our customers.”
Emma Duffy
Commercial Manager
“Having worked at Burhill for five years I have been successful in growing my career in a thriving and energetic business.
My role encompasses client relationships, commercial negotiations, cost control and team development. I enjoy the challenge of solving complex problems and ultimately delivering effective solutions on behalf of our customers.”