Simpex Express Limited
The Gateway Estate, Birmingham International Cargo Airport, B26 3QD
Birmingham, WEST MIDLANDS
Business profile
Express Transport to and from all of Europe and within the UK
Our award winning express road freight services are what we’re known for, providing transport to and from all of Europe and within the UK. Since 2009, we have been trusted by over 1800 clients to meet challenging transit times supplying dedicated express vehicles, alongside our co-load/semi-express vans operating daily across the UK (England, Ireland, Scotland & Wales) and to/from EU. We operate a wide range of vehicles to suit every shipment requirement. Our fleet options include small vans, Sprinter vans, Luton vans, 7.5-tonners and artic vehicles. Specialist equipment is available including tail lifts, pallet trucks, sliding roof trailers, temperature-controlled vehicles and ADR/hazardous carriage. Whatever the size, weight or urgency of your consignment, we provide the vehicle you need, when you need it. Our express transport services operate daily to and from EU countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy and Sweden, as well as full UK coverage including Scotland. Whether it’s a single urgent pallet or a full dedicated load, we ensure direct, efficient and secure delivery. In addition to express freight, Simpex Express provides comprehensive freight forwarding services from our Leeds office, covering air freight, road freight and sea freight solutions. This allows us to support a wider range of international shipping requirements while maintaining the same high standards of service and communication. With specialised equipment available and high security options, we handle same day and time critical shipments, ensuring the right vehicle for your consignment when and where you need it. All services are supported by our in-house customs teams in the UK and France. Contact our express van Birmingham team to arrange your shipment today.
Express Transport by road, sea and air worldwide.
Simpex Express is an award-winning express van and express freight company with over 16 years of experience delivering fast, reliable and time-critical logistics solutions across the UK and Europe. Since 2009, the company is built on speed, urgency and reliability. We are trusted by over 1800 clients who rely on us for dependable same-day collections and dedicated transport services. From our head office and warehouse in Birmingham, we specialise in express freight services tailored to urgent and high-value shipments. Our experienced team understands that when timing matters, communication and planning are everything. We provide dedicated vehicles and semi-express van services to ensure your goods move quickly, securely and without unnecessary delays. We operate a wide range of vehicles to suit every shipment requirement. Our fleet options include small vans, Sprinter vans, Luton vans, 7.5-tonners and artic vehicles. Specialist equipment is available including tail lifts, pallet trucks, sliding roof trailers, temperature-controlled vehicles and ADR/hazardous carriage. Whatever the size, weight or urgency of your consignment, we provide the vehicle you need, when you need it. Our express transport services operate daily to and from EU countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Italy and Sweden, as well as full UK coverage including Scotland. Whether it’s a single urgent pallet or a full dedicated load, we ensure direct, efficient and secure delivery. In addition to express freight, Simpex Express provides comprehensive freight forwarding services from our Leeds office, covering air freight, road freight and sea freight solutions. This allows us to support a wider range of international shipping requirements while maintaining the same high standards of service and communication. Customs expertise is at the core of our group services. With in-house AEO customs offices in Dover and France, we provide seamless end-to-end customs clearance for both imports and exports. Our integrated customs support ensures smooth border crossings and reduced delays, giving our clients confidence when moving goods between the UK and EU. We are proud winners of the BIFA Freight Service Award 2025 and Finalists in the GBCC Awards 2025, recognition that reflects our commitment to service excellence, reliability and continuous improvement. At Simpex Express, we believe delivering with precision, professionalism and care. We are here to help when you need speed, urgency and reliability from a trusted express freight partner in Birmingham, Leeds and across Europe.
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Customer reviews
Testimonials
BIFA Service Award Winner 2025
Congratulations to the entire Simpex team for this achievement, a BIFA Freight Service Awards 2025 WINNER! Over the past five years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with you, and I can sincerely say that you are one of the most professional and fair-play companies I’ve ever collaborated with. I’m truly glad to see your hard work and values being recognised at this level. I wholeheartedly recommend your team! 👏🚀
Above and beyond
We employ the services of Simpex to transport our demonstration / exhibition products for both UK and EU destinations. On every occasion the communication has been excellent and the jobs carried out with the upmost professionalism. When we have encountered issues outside of their control, Simpex have 'stepped up' and helped us resolve these quickly and efficiently. We will always contact Simpex for any express or special transport requirements we have, and would highly recommend their services. Service above and beyond.
FAQs
Can you provide an express sprinter van on the day of booking?
We usually try to collect within a couple of hours, dependent on the collection location.
Can you help with customs clearance in the UK and in Europe?
Yes we can, our sister company has customs offices in Dover, UK and France.
How fast will my van deliver?
Our dedicated express delivery times are usually: Within 24 hours: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Holland & Scotland. 48 hours: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Northern Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland. 72 hours: Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Southern Italy, Sweden. Our co-load service will take slightly longer.
Can you provide a fridge /frigo van?
Yes! We have a wide range of vehicles available to suit most requirements.
What documents do I need for customs clearance?
Typically, a commercial invoice, packing list, EORI number and commodity codes. Our team are customs trained and will help you through the process.