The cheapest way to ship a parcel to Italy from the UK is by using the road freight service. All you need to do is to input the collection and delivery postcodes and the dimensions and weight of your package and the website will offer you an instant quote.

Pallet2Ship offer services as quick as next working day for items under 300kg, but also offer slower economy service, so there's a service to suit every job. Please click on the red "I" Icon at the quotation stage for detailed information on each service.

All goods must be placed on secure pallets that are suitable for mechanical handling. Either strapping or shrink wrap may be used to secure the goods down to the pallet and we suggest protective material where possible. For an in-depth guide, please visit our Packaging advice page.

We ship a wide range of goods such as car parts, printed material, personal goods, tools, ambient food items and many more. For restricted items, please visit our Prohibited items page.

When shipping your consignment to Italy, you will need a commercial invoice containing required information such as EORI number, commodity (HS) codes, Incoterms and more. If you are shipping personal effects, you will need a proforma invoice (which we supply) and a packing list. A minimum of 4 copies of the Invoice must be attached to the pallet. Please be advised that depending on the destination country and the nature of the goods, specific documentation may be required. If you require further information, please access the page of the country you want to ship to, and check the Q&A section or feel free to contact us via email.

Pallet2Ship offers delivery services to both Sicily and Sardinia including the largest cities of each respectively, Palermo and Cagliari.

Yes, if you are shipping to Italy, please be advised you need to provide a local telephone number or mobile number at the delivery address. Depots outside of the UK will not call a UK telephone number.

Once you have booked your order, please contact us at office@pallet2ship.co.uk with your Reference number and we will try to arrange it for you. If available, be advised this service may incur additional charges.

Yes, you can insure directly on our website for goods with a value from £100 to £45,000 when placing your order. If the value exceeds £45,000, please email us at office@pallet2ship.co.uk and we'll provide a quote within minutes.

You can receive a quotation directly on our homepage. Select the collection and destination countries and the number of pallets or parcels you would like to send. Then enter the weight and the dimensions making sure you use kilograms and centimetres ONLY. Based on the provided details you will be able to choose between a number of services. Select the service best suits your needs, and complete the booking online. If the online system cannot automatically generate prices, please fill on the custom quote form and we will get back to you within a few hours.

Yes, you can. We have a dedicated service for this requirement. The collection address has to be a commercial location (E.g. garage). Also, the goods need to be professionally cleaned, strapped and very well packed on the pallet. Please make sure that at the time of the booking you follow the instructions and select a service which handles engines or gearboxes.

Yes, you can, but we will require some pictures of the consignment in order to make sure the goods travel safely. Please make sure that at the time of the booking you follow the instructions and select a service which handles personal effects.

If you haven't sent a pallet/ parcel before, and you are not sure if your consignment is properly packed, you can take a few pictures and send them to us at office@pallet2ship.co.uk and we can guide you through the packing process. A properly packed consignment will travel safely, and the risk of damage is minimised.

Yes, we ship a large variety of batteries, but we will need the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) of the product to make sure it is safe to be transported through our services. Please be advised that batteries over 100 Wh are considered DG (Dangerous Goods). In this case it has to be packed, labelled and documented to IATA specifications - i.e. professionally packed with a DGN (Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods by Air). Also, please be advised that handling charges may apply if you choose to ship this type of goods by air.

If you are shipping a consignment that's shorter than 200cm and lighter than 750kg, you won't need a forklift. The vehicle assigned to collect your consignment is equipped with both a tail-lift and pump-truck, and the driver should be able to collect/deliver your consignment(s) without any issues. If your consignment exceeds 200cm in height and if it's heavier than 750kg, then yes, you must have a forklift at both collection and delivery points.

When shipping your consignment to Italy, you will need a commercial invoice containing required information such as your EORI number, commodity (HS) codes, Incoterms and more. If you are shipping personal items, you will need a proforma invoice (which we supply) and a packing list. A minimum of four copies of the Invoice must be attached to the pallet. Please be advised that specific documentation may be required depending on the destination country and the nature of the goods. Please visit our dedicated Italy pallet delivery page or check the Q&A section for further details regarding the specific documentation needed for your shipment. For more information, see our guide on pallet delivery to Italy.