Freight Transport from the United Kingdom to Malta: FTL, Groupage & Pallets
Neva Logistics coordinates full truckload (FTL), groupage (LTL) and pallet transport from London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow to Valletta, Birkirkara, Qormi, Mosta, Sliema. Freight from the United Kingdom to Malta crosses the Channel to Calais, runs through France and the Fréjus tunnel to Genoa and sails to Malta by ro-ro. Since Brexit every load needs a UK export declaration and an EU import declaration; goods can be cleared at the French border or moved under T1 transit and cleared in Malta, where import VAT is 18%.
Quick answer: Freight from the United Kingdom to Malta with Neva Logistics costs from €480 for one Euro pallet and from €3,660 for a full truckload (excl. VAT). A full truck takes 5–6 business days from London to Valletta (≈1,420 km by road to Genoa, then about two days by ro-ro ferry); groupage and pallets take 6–8 days. Each shipment needs UK and EU customs declarations, which we prepare. For example, 1 Euro pallet from London to Valletta starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035.
Last updated: September 2026 · Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.
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What Cargo We Ship from the United Kingdom to Malta
These are the United Kingdom’s key export sectors and the loads we most often carry on this lane. In Malta we deliver to Valletta and the Grand Harbour area, the industrial estates at Marsa, Ħal Far and Bulebel, and businesses across the island; Gozo is served via the Ċirkewwa–Mġarr ferry. Malta drives on the left and many town centres restrict heavy vehicles, so final delivery is often made by smaller trucks.
Why Ship United Kingdom → Malta with Us
One team for the whole lane: full trucks, groupage and pallets from the United Kingdom to Malta, with route planning, road charges and customs all built into one clear quote.
Direct FTL in 5–6 days
London → Genoa ≈1,420 km by road, then the same trailer sails to Malta; 5 days with a double-driver crew.
Groupage from one pallet
From €480 per Euro pallet, 6–8 days. A full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets.
Customs handled
Export and import declarations for Calais/Dover or the Eurotunnel, GVMS and ENS included.
Ferry legs planned
Calais–Dover ferry or Eurotunnel; Genoa–Malta ro-ro ferry — booked and included in the price.
How Much Does Freight from the United Kingdom to Malta Cost and How Long Does It Take?
Prices start at €480 per Euro pallet and €3,660 per full truck (London → Valletta, excl. VAT, incl. the Genoa–Malta ferry). On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets.
| Service | Transit Time | Typical Weight/Size | Price from * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groupage / LTL (1 pallet) | 6–8 business days | 120×80 cm, ≤500 kg | €480 per pallet |
| Groupage / LTL (6 pallets) | 6–8 business days | 6 Euro pallets, ≤3 t | €2,020 |
| Full Truck Load (13.6 m trailer) | 5–6 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €3,660 per truck |
| Express FTL (two drivers) | 5 business days | 24 t / 33 pallets | €4,280 per truck |
Pallet rates between major cities: United Kingdom → Malta
Rates are structured by specific pickup and delivery city. The table covers 25 major city pairs and is prepared for separate 1, 2 and 3 Euro pallet tariffs.
| Route | 1 Euro pallet | 2 Euro pallets | 3 Euro pallets |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Valletta | €480 | €785 | €1035 |
| London → Birkirkara | €490 | €800 | €1055 |
| London → Qormi | €495 | €810 | €1065 |
| London → Mosta | €495 | €810 | €1065 |
| London → Sliema | €490 | €800 | €1055 |
| Birmingham → Valletta | €505 | €825 | €1090 |
| Birmingham → Birkirkara | €515 | €840 | €1110 |
| Birmingham → Qormi | €520 | €850 | €1120 |
| Birmingham → Mosta | €520 | €850 | €1120 |
| Birmingham → Sliema | €515 | €840 | €1110 |
| Manchester → Valletta | €520 | €845 | €1120 |
| Manchester → Birkirkara | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Manchester → Qormi | €535 | €870 | €1155 |
| Manchester → Mosta | €535 | €870 | €1155 |
| Manchester → Sliema | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Leeds → Valletta | €520 | €845 | €1120 |
| Leeds → Birkirkara | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Leeds → Qormi | €535 | €870 | €1155 |
| Leeds → Mosta | €535 | €870 | €1155 |
| Leeds → Sliema | €530 | €865 | €1140 |
| Glasgow → Valletta | €560 | €910 | €1200 |
| Glasgow → Birkirkara | €570 | €930 | €1225 |
| Glasgow → Qormi | €575 | €935 | €1240 |
| Glasgow → Mosta | €575 | €935 | €1240 |
| Glasgow → Sliema | €570 | €930 | €1225 |
Transit times between main cities
| Route | Road km to Genoa | Ferry | FTL, 1 driver (days) | FTL, 2 drivers (days) | Groupage (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London → Valletta | ≈1,420 | Calais–Dover, Genoa–Malta ro-ro | 5–6 | 5 | 6–8 |
| Birmingham → Valletta | ≈1,610 | Calais–Dover, Genoa–Malta ro-ro | 6–7 | 5 | 7–9 |
At about 1,420 km the road leg needs roughly 20 hours of driving. Under EU driving-time rules (Regulation (EC) No 561/2006) one driver may drive up to 9 hours a day (10 hours twice a week), so a double-driver crew is the way to speed up urgent loads. Customs clearance is included in the transit times.
* Indicative prices, September 2026, excl. VAT, incl. tolls, ferry and customs formalities. Final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
Quick pallet price answers: United Kingdom → Malta
Direct answers for selected major-city routes. The complete table above contains all 25 city combinations and 1, 2 and 3 pallet rates.
How much is a pallet from London to Valletta?
1 Euro pallet from London to Valletta starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Birmingham to Valletta?
1 Euro pallet from Birmingham to Valletta starts from €505; 2 pallets from €825; 3 pallets from €1090. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from London to Birkirkara?
1 Euro pallet from London to Birkirkara starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1055. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Manchester to Qormi?
1 Euro pallet from Manchester to Qormi starts from €535; 2 pallets from €870; 3 pallets from €1155. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Glasgow to Sliema?
1 Euro pallet from Glasgow to Sliema starts from €570; 2 pallets from €930; 3 pallets from €1225. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
Which Route Do Trucks Take from the United Kingdom to Malta?
The usual road route runs United Kingdom → France → Italy → Malta, via Dover, Calais, Paris, Lyon, Chambery, Turin.
️ Route stages
- Collection in the United Kingdom — London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol; FTL loads go direct, groupage is consolidated at a hub.
- Transit through France, Italy.
- Sea crossing: Calais–Dover ferry / Eurotunnel Le Shuttle.
- Sea crossing: Genoa–Malta ro-ro ferry.
- Customs border — export and import clearance at Calais/Dover or the Eurotunnel.
- Delivery in Malta — Valletta, Birkirkara, Qormi, Mosta, Sliema and all other postcodes.
Driving bans & road charges
- Traffic restrictions: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
- Road charges: United Kingdom (HGV Levy), France (péage), Italy (autostrade tolls) — included in our price.
Customs, Duties & Taxes: United Kingdom → Malta
Export from the UK
A UK export declaration is filed before departure; the truck crosses via Dover or the Eurotunnel (GOV.UK – GVMS).
Import into Malta
- Duty: 0% for goods of UK origin under the EU–UK TCA (statement on origin)
- VAT: 18% import VAT in Malta
- Docs: EU import declaration, ICS2 entry summary, invoice, packing list, EORI
Liability: international road freight is carried under the CMR Convention, which limits the carrier’s liability to 8.33 SDR per kg of gross weight. For high-value cargo, additional cargo insurance is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions: United Kingdom → Malta Shipping
How much does freight from the United Kingdom to Malta cost?
One Euro pallet costs from €480, six pallets from €2,020 and a full truckload from €3,660, excluding VAT. The final price depends on postcodes, weight, loading metres and handling.
How much is a pallet from London to Valletta?
1 Euro pallet from London to Valletta starts from €480; 2 pallets from €785; 3 pallets from €1035. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from Birmingham to Valletta?
1 Euro pallet from Birmingham to Valletta starts from €505; 2 pallets from €825; 3 pallets from €1090. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How much is a pallet from London to Birkirkara?
1 Euro pallet from London to Birkirkara starts from €490; 2 pallets from €800; 3 pallets from €1055. Prices are indicative, exclude VAT, and assume standard non-hazardous palletized freight.
How long does freight from the United Kingdom to Malta take?
A full truck needs 5–6 business days (5 days with a double-driver crew). Groupage and pallets take 6–8 business days.
How does road freight get from the United Kingdom to Malta?
The truck or trailer drives to an Italian ro-ro port (Genoa) and sails to the Grand Harbour; the sea leg takes about two days. Transit depends on the sailing schedule, so we book the ferry together with the pickup. Unaccompanied trailers are common, and final delivery on the island is often made by smaller trucks.
Which route do trucks take from the United Kingdom to Malta?
The usual route runs United Kingdom → France → Italy → Malta and includes Calais–Dover ferry / Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, Genoa–Malta ro-ro ferry.
Which customs documents are needed after Brexit?
An export declaration, an import declaration, a Safety & Security declaration and a GVMS goods movement reference for the Channel crossing. We prepare them; you provide the invoice, packing list and EORI numbers.
What is the VAT rate in Malta?
The standard VAT rate in Malta is 18%. It is charged as import VAT on goods entering the country.
When is a full truck cheaper than groupage from the United Kingdom to Malta?
On this lane a full truck becomes cheaper than groupage from about 11 pallets. Six pallets cost from €2,020 in groupage, a dedicated truck from €3,660.
What cargo is typically shipped from the United Kingdom to Malta?
Mostly machinery, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, food and drink, plus general palletised cargo. Main collection points in the United Kingdom: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol.
Related Freight Routes
United Kingdom → Malta: route-specific freight details
Main pickup cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow.
Main delivery cities: Valletta, Birkirkara, Qormi, Mosta, Sliema.
Typical road corridor: The usual road route runs United Kingdom → France → Italy → Malta, via Dover, Calais, Paris, Lyon, Chambery, Turin.
Common cargo and industries: Machinery | Vehicles | Pharmaceuticals | Food and drink | General palletised cargo
Seasonal and operational planning: Seasonal traffic restrictions and national holiday driving bans may affect transit times on this route. These are checked when planning each shipment.
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Prepared by the Neva Logistics freight team · Last updated: September 2026
