Construction & engineering freight and shipping
Here at LeShuttle Freight we work closely with our partners in the construction and engineering industries, ensuring that shipments into and from mainland Europe reach their destinations quickly and efficiently.
Why choose LeShuttle Freight for your construction logistics?
We understand that preventing downtime is crucial in construction and engineering supply chains, which is why all our terminal processes are geared towards speed and safety. That doesn’t just mean the 35-minute crossing from Folkestone to Calais, but at every point in your journey with us.
How does construction & engineering freight get shipped with LeShuttle Freight?
Whether you are transporting your cargo in a container, flat-bed trailer, steel carrier, curtain sider or low loader, we will be ready for you. If you have any special requirements before you travel please let us know in advance. Make sure you are also aware of our maximum vehicle weight, height and width restrictions.
At LeShuttle Freight we ensure the smooth passage of your vehicle through security, check-in and boarding. After the Channel crossing exit your driver will be on their way again in no time.
Before your crossing
Simply book your crossing as normal – if you have a freight account with us, you don’t even need to book! Just make sure your company’s fleet details are up to date before using our service. When your driver arrives at our Folkestone or Calais terminals our systems will recognise their registration plate, and after border controls, security and check-in we will direct them onto our first available shuttle.
During and after the crossing
After parking up in the shuttle, drivers exit their truck. All electrical systems (including refrigeration units) have to be switched off. Drivers travel in an air-conditioned ‘Club Car’ where they can relax during the 35-minute crossing.
The great advantage with shipping construction and engineering materials with LeShuttle Freight is the speed of getting across the Channel, and our smooth motorway to motorway transfer. The time drivers spend in the Club Car counts as a mandatory break in their tachograph, so they can be on their way as soon as they exit our terminal after the crossing.
Frequently asked questions
Are building materials and engineering parts safe on LeShuttle Freight?
Yes. We ensure all the correct safety procedures take place, whether your cargo is being shipped in flat-bed trailers, containers, steel carriers, curtain siders or low loaders.
Does our driver stay inside their truck?
No. Drivers spend the 35-minute crossing in the ‘Club Car’, with other freight drivers. This carriage has free WiFi, and the time spent here counts as the driver’s designated break time.
Is using LeShuttle Freight quicker than a ferry?
Yes. The ferry crossing from Dover to Calais takes at least 90 minutes, whereas using the Channel Tunnel with LeShuttle Freight is only a 35-minute crossing.
