Category Archives for Haulage

5 Tips to Keep Your Van in Working Order

Oct
27

Mechanical fixes and vehicle maintenance can be costly. Sometimes they are unavoidable and it’s just bad luck. But other times you can prevent having to visit your local garage just by looking after your van in the right way. Give it the care and attention it deserves to save money on the go. Everyone should […]

What Measure Do Couriers Need to Take with COVID-19?

May
26

There is a big debate whether couriers should be classed as essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people believe their services are required to help the community deal with lockdown and individual needs. Whatever you believe, couriers are still out in the public working hard. So how can we keep them and the people […]

Did You Know May Is National Bike Month?

May
19

May has been declared National Bike Month and encourages more people to use their bicycle and reap the benefits. This year is a bit different though. With the current COVID-19 pandemic affecting the home of National Bike Month – the USA – more than any other country, some changes are in place. Learn more about […]

The Bank Holiday Is Coming!!

May
4

Having your own outdoor space for entertaining and dining is a dream for lots of families. Combining the tranquil surroundings of your garden with characterful garden furniture can complete your perfect abode. But before you achieve a setting from a Christmas fudge tin, you need to buy the perfect garden furniture – and have it […]

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How do I ship….

Dec
4

The last part of our blogs on how do I is how do I ship. There are two main sections on Delivery Quote Compare for the shipping or moving of freight. One of the first the first things to consider is air or sea freight, most people are unsure. For this if you’re not sure […]

Moving Within Europe

May
6

No-one really is going to be surprised that it costs a lot of money when moving within Europe. Given that it’s expensive enough to move around the corner, let alone from one part of the UK to another, it’s hardly surprising that moving to mainland Europe, across the channel, is going to see the costs […]

How to Pack for Moving House

Apr
4

Moving house is notorious for being one of the most stressful events in our adult lives. Once the final paperwork is signed, utility companies contacted, the garden shed cleared out and the removal van booked, it’s time to start thinking about packing – but for many this can feel like an impossibly big task. Moving […]

Happy New Year 2019

Jan
1

Happy new year to all our customers and transporters! Whether you’re looking to move cherished items, furniture or vehicles use Delivery Quote Compare in 2019 to save money, time and effort getting quotes from multiple transport companies. If you’re a transporter looking for more work in 2019, join our expanding community of transport companies gaining […]

A Guide to Moving Goods by Sea

Nov
14

This guide details the use of sea freight for the transportation of goods. It details how international shipping works and provides you with the necessary information to choose the correct shipping option for the movement of your goods. It also outlines the different vessels used in international shipping; the main considerations affecting sea freight costs […]

The three methods of towing, which is for you?

Oct
10

When transporting a vehicle the simplest option is just to drive it to the destination. However, sometimes it’s not practical to do this, or it’s broken down in some way. When you’re in this situation you have multiple options to tow it. Here are three options, flatbed trucks, two wheel ‘dolly’ towing and flat towing. […]