Going the Extra Mile: Urgent Delivery to Ireland

On Thursday afternoon, we received a call from a long-standing customer who had been let down at the eleventh hour. Their situation was critical: an 18-tonne load of specialist railway equipment needed to move from London to Kildare, Ireland, in time for essential weekend repair works. Without it, the rail project would be delayed — costing both time and money.

The client was understandably in a panic, but our team immediately stepped in. Within hours, we had positioned an 18t vehicle close to the collection point, ready to load overnight on Thursday. Careful planning allowed us to factor in peak holiday traffic on UK roads while ensuring our driver remained fully compliant with regulated driving hours. This forward thinking meant we could reach Holyhead port without delay and keep the shipment firmly on track.

But transport wasn’t the only challenge. The haulier who had let our client down was also their nominated agent for Irish customs clearance — and had refused to complete the job. Without clearance, the goods could not move.

Once again, we stepped up. Our customs team handled the UK export declaration and swiftly connected the consignee with our preferred Irish agent, ensuring everything was processed correctly and on time. The result? A seamless, customs-cleared delivery on Saturday morning — exactly when and where it was needed.

This is what we do best: keeping freight moving when it matters most. Whether it’s last-minute changes, cross-border customs, or time-critical deliveries, our team provides solutions — not excuses.

👉 Need urgent transport or customs support? Contact us today to see how we can help.