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UK to Greece Pallet Delivery, Built for Southern European and Island Freight
Pallet delivery to Greece is usually handled by road freight through established European networks, with express air freight for urgent consignments. Online quotes may be available for mainland Greece; if you are shipping to a Greek island, check with us in advance so the routing, transit time and price can be confirmed. Greece is an EU member state and uses the euro.
Greece sits at the southern edge of Europe, so shipments travel a long overland route through the continent, and many destinations are islands reached by ferry. Both factors shape the transit time and the service that suits your goods.
Pallet2Ship helps you compare reliable services in one place, see the full transport price for the selected service before booking, and arrange pallet delivery online. We handle shipments both to and from Greece, covering UK exports, Greece-to-UK imports, and regular commercial movements.
Whether you are sending a single pallet to Athens, supplying a business in Thessaloniki, or shipping to an island address, our service helps match the goods, route and delivery requirements to a suitable option.
No credit account or minimum shipment volume is required, so small businesses can arrange one pallet as easily as regular commercial freight.
Why Choose Pallet2Ship for Greece?
- Reliable UK-Greece road freight through established European networks
- Express air freight for urgent or high-value consignments
- No minimum volume — arrange one pallet, regular shipments or a full load
- Single pallets, multiple pallets, oversized freight, part loads and full loads
- Clear transport pricing before booking, with no hidden carrier costs when shipment details are accurate
- Professional guidance on EORI numbers, HS/commodity codes, Commercial Invoices and Incoterms
- Door-to-door collection and delivery where supported by the selected service
- Tracking on most services, with updates available on request for specialist freight
- Optional insurance available during booking
What You Can Send to Greece
Pallet2Ship can help arrange a wide range of shipments to and from Greece, including:
- Small parcels and bulky cartons
- Single pallet consignments
- Multiple pallet consignments
- Oversized pallets and overhanging freight
- Part loads and full loads
- Commercial goods, stock, samples and spare parts
Some goods require additional checks before booking. Alcohol is not carried on any service. Personal effects are not accepted through standard pallet services and may be sent using our DHL service only. Used furniture must be professionally packed by a removal company. Dangerous goods must be declared before booking and may be possible only following manual review and carrier approval.
If you are not sure whether your shipment should move by road freight, air freight, part load or full load, provide the dimensions, weight, collection address and delivery address, and our team will help identify the most suitable service.
How to Book a Pallet Delivery to Greece
- Get an instant quote — Enter the collection and delivery postcodes, pallet quantity, weight and dimensions.
- Choose your service — Select road freight for cost-effective pallet delivery, or air freight for urgent shipments.
- Prepare your goods — Secure the goods to the pallet, protect corners and edges, and make sure the shipment is safe to handle.
- Confirm the paperwork — For shipments between Great Britain and Greece, you will normally need a Commercial Invoice containing accurate information about the goods, together with the customs details required for the selected service. Movements involving Northern Ireland may follow different requirements.
- Book collection — Your shipment is collected from the UK or Greece address, depending on whether you are exporting or importing.
- Track the shipment — Tracking is available on most services. For part load, full load and specialist freight, updates can be requested during business hours.
- Delivery in Greece or the UK — Road, air, part-load and full-load services can be arranged door-to-door, with delivery to business and residential addresses where supported by the selected service.
Services Between the UK and Greece
Road Freight to Greece
Road freight is usually the most cost-effective option for pallet delivery between the UK and Greece.
Pallets are collected in the UK, moved through established European road freight networks, cleared through customs where required, and delivered through the Greek delivery network. Because Greece is one of the furthest EU destinations from the UK, road transit takes longer than for northern or central Europe, and the route may include a ferry crossing depending on the service.
- Economy road freight to mainland Greece: typically 6-10 working days door-to-door
- Faster road freight, where available: typically 4-6 working days
- Island destinations usually take longer and should be checked before booking
- Suitable for single pallets, multi-pallet shipments, part loads and full loads
- Ideal for regular commercial stock, machinery parts, retail goods and business freight
Transit times depend on the collection and delivery locations, carrier, service selected, customs clearance, ferry routing and final-mile delivery.
If predictable cost matters more than speed, road freight is usually the most practical option for Greece pallet delivery.
Air Freight to Greece
Air freight is the fastest option when goods need to move urgently, and the difference is more noticeable on a long route like Greece than on shorter European lanes.
- Air freight: typically 1–3 working days to major destinations, depending on the carrier, route and customs clearance
- Suitable for urgent pallets, parcels and high-value consignments
- Useful for time-sensitive stock, samples and spare parts
- Priced higher than road freight, because it prioritises speed
Air cargo commonly routes via Athens International Airport (ATH), Greece's main international gateway, with Thessaloniki (SKG) and other regional airports also handling freight depending on the carrier, route and shipment profile.
Part Loads and Full Loads
For larger consignments, Pallet2Ship can arrange part load and full load services between the UK and Greece.
Part load, or LTL, is suitable when you have several pallets but do not need a full vehicle.
Full load, or FTL, is suitable when the shipment requires a dedicated vehicle because of volume, size, weight, fragility, handling needs or urgency. It is often worth comparing full-load pricing when a consignment approaches 20 standard pallets, although smaller shipments may also justify dedicated transport where size, access, handling requirements or timing make standard groupage unsuitable.
Dedicated vehicles are often the best option for oversized pallets, heavier freight, fragile goods or time-sensitive commercial loads. On a long route such as Greece, consolidating into a part load or full load can also reduce the cost per pallet.
Some part-load and full-load services do not provide automated tracking in the same way as standard pallet network services. Shipment updates can be requested during business hours.
Importing Pallets from Greece to the UK
Pallet2Ship also arranges pallet imports from Greece to the UK.
This is useful for UK businesses buying goods from Greek suppliers, returning commercial stock, moving machinery parts, or arranging regular import flows from southern Europe.
For Greece-to-UK pallet delivery, the Greek sender and UK importer should make sure the paperwork is complete before collection. This usually includes a Commercial Invoice, accurate goods descriptions, HS/commodity codes, values, Incoterms and EORI details.
Packing Standards for Greece Pallet Delivery
Correct packing helps prevent damage, re-rating, failed collections and customs delays. A long overland route, and any ferry leg to an island address, means the goods are handled more times than on a short European journey.
- Use a strong pallet in good condition
- Stack heavy items at the base
- Strap the goods to the pallet before wrapping
- Wrap securely and capture the pallet base
- Protect corners, edges and any overhanging sections
- Make sure labels are clearly visible
- Use accurate dimensions and weight when booking
For shipments between Great Britain and the EU, applicable solid wood pallets, crates and dunnage must meet ISPM-15 requirements and carry a clear, legible mark. Processed wood packaging such as plywood and fibreboard is generally exempt.
For detailed packing examples, see our How to Prepare a Pallet guide.
Coverage Across Greece
Pallet2Ship delivers to destinations across Greece, including major cities, commercial centres, mainland regions and selected island destinations where supported by the service. Collections can be arranged across the UK — including the Scottish Highlands, islands and remote areas where supported by the selected service — for delivery throughout Greece. The same applies in reverse for imports.
- Athens
- Thessaloniki
- Patras
- Larissa
- Heraklion, Crete
- Volos
- Ioannina
- Kavala
- Rhodes
- Regional and rural areas
Transit times may vary depending on the final delivery address, island routing and ferry schedules, access restrictions, customs clearance and the service selected. Island destinations should be checked with us before booking.
Delivery to the Greek Islands
Greece includes around 6,000 islands and islets, of which 227 are inhabited. Island addresses are not the same as mainland deliveries.
Island destinations normally involve a ferry leg after the goods reach mainland Greece, so transit times are longer and depend on sailing schedules, seasonal capacity and local final-mile arrangements. Some smaller islands are served less frequently than major destinations such as Crete, Rhodes or Corfu.
If you are shipping to a Greek island, please check with us in advance. Contact our team before booking with the destination address, weight and dimensions, and we will confirm whether the service is available, along with the routing, expected transit time and price for that island. Booking an island address without checking first may lead to delays, re-routing or additional charges.
Customs and Paperwork for Great Britain-Greece Shipments
Greece is an EU member state and uses the euro.
Commercial shipments between Great Britain and Greece require customs documentation. Movements involving Northern Ireland may follow different customs and regulatory rules depending on the goods and route. Goods moving in either direction should be declared clearly, with accurate descriptions, values, commodity codes and importer/exporter details.
You will usually need:
- Commercial Invoice with clear goods descriptions, values and HS/commodity codes
- Valid EORI numbers for commercial exporters and importers, as applicable
- Incoterms confirming who is responsible for transport, duties and taxes
- Product-specific certificates or licences for controlled goods
- ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets or packaging where required
Greece's standard VAT rate is 24%. Reduced or special VAT rules may apply in some circumstances, including certain Aegean island locations. Import VAT and customs duties depend on the goods, HS or commodity code, customs value, country of origin and any applicable trade preference.
DAP is commonly used for international pallet deliveries, where the receiver is responsible for import duties and taxes. DDP may be possible depending on the goods, route and service, but it should be confirmed before booking.
Accurate paperwork is essential. Incorrect descriptions, missing EORI details, wrong commodity codes or unclear Incoterms can lead to customs holds, inspections, storage fees or delivery delays.
Business and Residential Pallet Delivery to Greece
Pallet2Ship supports a range of address types and shipment profiles.
- Business deliveries: warehouses, factories, shops, distributors and commercial premises
- Residential deliveries: available on selected services
Business deliveries are usually the most straightforward, especially where both addresses have suitable loading access. Residential deliveries may need additional checks depending on the carrier, pallet size and delivery location.
The correct service depends on shipment size, address type, collection facilities, delivery access, urgency and the nature of the goods.
Preparing and Protecting Your Shipment
Every shipment receives the same level of care. From customs documents and clear shipping advice to helping you choose the right service, we focus on keeping your goods moving safely and as smoothly as possible.
First-time shipper? See our How to Prepare a Pallet guide for simple step-by-step advice.
Need advice? Our team can help with customs documents, shipping requirements and choosing the right freight service.
Learn more about Commodity Codes, EORI numbers and Incoterms 2020 in our Logistics 101 hub.
⚠️ Important: Many delays occur because requirements are missed. Please read the service information shown under the blue “i” button on each quote and check the service icons carefully. They provide essential details about what is and isn't included (e.g., tail-lift, Amazon access, restricted goods). Always review these before booking.
Additional carrier charges may arise when shipment details are inaccurate — for example, incorrect documentation, failed collections or deliveries, unavailable loading equipment, or under-declared weight and dimensions.
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Pallet2Ship can help with single pallets, regular business freight, oversized pallets, imports from Greece, and full or part load movements across southern Europe.
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Pallet2ship offers the following pallet services to Greece:
By Air
- Express pallet delivery
- Express parcel delivery
By Road
- Express pallet delivery
- Economy pallet delivery
- Economy parcel delivery
What you need to know about our pallet services to Greece:
- We accept shipments of any weight and dimensions
- All deliveries to Greece are door-to-door!
- Send from a small parcel to lorry loads, we will accommodate:
- Small & large or bulky parcels
- Single & multiple pallets
- Oversized/custom pallets
- Part & full lorry loads (minimum 8 pallets/up to 26 pallets)
- Optional insurance is available through the website.
- Most services are fully trackable, for services both to and from Greece.
- Both business and private individuals can send a pallet to any address in Greece.
- We work with only the largest and most trusted freight providers in the UK.
How much does it cost to send a pallet to Greece?
100 Kg, LxWxH: 120 x 80 x 50 cm
Road Freight service
£100.00
100 Kg, LxWxH: 120 x 80 x 50 cm
Air Freight service
£280.30
Please be advised these are just price examples as we do offer many parcel and pallet delivery services to and from Greece. For the best option for you please use the Quote & Book system above in order to obtain instant quotes.
Case Studies about shipping to Greece
Quick Summary
Key Facts
- Route: UK to Greece
- Origin: Leicester, UK
- Destination: Greek island address
- Mode: Road freight, with a ferry leg to the island
- Goods: Palletised commercial goods
- Issue: Island address booked as a standard mainland delivery
- Resolution: Island routing, transit time and price confirmed before collection
What Happened
A UK business needed to send a pallet of commercial goods to
a customer based on a Greek island. The goods were a routine commercial order,
and the receiver wanted them in time for a scheduled opening.
The customer entered the pallet weight and dimensions
correctly, packed the pallet securely, and provided a Commercial Invoice with
clear goods descriptions and values. The physical preparation was not the
problem.
The issue appeared during the pre-collection review. The
delivery address was on a Greek island, but the booking had been set up on the
basis of a mainland Greece delivery.
For Greek island destinations, goods normally travel
overland across Europe to mainland Greece and then continue by ferry to the
island. That ferry leg depends on sailing schedules, seasonal capacity and
local final-mile arrangements, and smaller islands are served less frequently
than major destinations such as Crete, Rhodes or Corfu.
Rather than allowing the shipment to move on a mainland
basis, Pallet2Ship checked the routing for that specific island before
confirming collection.
What the Customer Did Right
Booking and communication
- Entered
the correct pallet weight and dimensions
- Provided
a Commercial Invoice with clear goods descriptions and values
- Supplied
the full delivery address, including the island
- Responded
quickly when Pallet2Ship asked to confirm the destination details
- Accepted
the revised transit time once the island routing was explained
Physical preparation
- Used a
strong pallet suitable for international road freight
- Packed
the goods in sealed cartons before palletising
- Kept
the load within the pallet footprint, with no overhang
- Strapped
and wrapped the pallet securely
- Labelled
the pallet clearly with the full island delivery address
- Had
the pallet ready for collection within the standard collection window
What Went Wrong
1. The island address had been treated as a mainland
delivery
The booking had been set up on a mainland basis, but the
delivery address was on an island. Island destinations normally involve an
additional ferry leg, which affects the routing, the expected transit time, and
the price.
An island address should be identified at the point of
booking, not after the goods are in transit.
2. The expected transit time did not reflect the ferry
leg
The transit expectation was based on a mainland delivery.
Because the goods needed to continue by ferry after reaching mainland Greece,
the realistic timeframe was longer.
Setting the right expectation before collection is more
useful to the receiver than discovering the difference later.
3. Service availability for that island needed checking
Ferry frequency, seasonal capacity, and local final-mile
arrangements vary between islands. What is straightforward for a major
destination may take longer, or need different handling, for a smaller island.
This is why island destinations are checked individually
rather than assumed.
How Pallet2Ship Resolved It
Pallet2Ship reviewed the booking before collection and
identified that the delivery address was on a Greek island.
The team asked the customer to confirm:
- The
full delivery address, including the island
- The
weight and dimensions of the loaded pallet
- Whether
the receiver could accept a palletised delivery
- Whether
the receiver had suitable access and unloading arrangements
- A
contact telephone number for the receiver
With those details, Pallet2Ship checked the routing for that
island, confirmed the service was available, and set out the expected transit
time and price for the island leg.
The customer accepted the revised timeframe. The pallet was
then collected as planned, moved through the European road network to mainland
Greece, and continued by ferry to the island for final delivery.
Results
- Island
destination identified before collection
- Routing,
transit time, and price confirmed for the specific island
- Realistic
delivery expectation set with the receiver before dispatch
- No
failed delivery caused by an unconfirmed island routing
- No
re-routing or unexpected charges after collection
- Shipment
delivered without an island-routing problem
What to Do vs What Not to Do
Do This
- Tell
us in advance if the delivery address is on a Greek island.
- Provide
the full address, including the island name.
- Confirm
the weight and dimensions of the loaded pallet.
- Check
that the receiver can accept a palletised delivery.
- Allow
extra time for the ferry leg when planning a deadline.
Don't Do This
- Do not
assume an island address will follow the same routing as mainland Greece.
- Do not
base a deadline on a mainland transit expectation.
- Do not
leave the island detail out of the delivery address.
- Do not
assume every island is served with the same frequency.
- Do not
wait until the goods are in transit to raise the island destination.
Why It Matters
Greece has thousands of islands, and several hundred are
inhabited. For freight, that means a Greek delivery address can be a
straightforward mainland movement or a longer journey involving a ferry leg,
and the difference matters before booking rather than after.
Island routing affects three things at once: whether the
service is available for that island, how long the delivery realistically
takes, and what it costs. None of those can be assumed from a mainland quote.
In this case, the goods were packed correctly, and the
paperwork was in order. The gap was the destination detail. By identifying the
island address before collection, Pallet2Ship was able to confirm the routing,
set a realistic transit expectation with the receiver, and avoid a delivery
problem after dispatch.
The lesson is simple: if you are shipping to a Greek island,
check with us in advance. Send the destination address, weight, and dimensions
before booking, and the availability, routing, transit time, and price can be
confirmed for that island.
Checking the island details before collection protects the
delivery schedule, avoids unexpected charges, and gives the receiver a
realistic expectation of when the goods will arrive.
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