Pharmaceuticals freight and shipping
LeShuttle Freight is an experienced partner for cross-channel pharmaceutical and medical freight. If you need to transport temperature controlled medical shipments between the UK and mainland Europe, we offer a seamless and hassle-free pharmaceuticals freight service.
Why choose LeShuttle Freight for your pharmaceuticals shipping?
When you are transporting vital pharmaceutical shipments across the Channel, speed is obviously of the essence. With average Channel crossings of just 35 minutes, LeShuttle Freight can be your time-critical partner, ensuring that medical supplies or sensitive pharmaceuticals reach their destination quickly and efficiently.
How do pharmaceuticals get shipped with LeShuttle Freight?
We have been transporting pharmaceuticals across the Channel since 1994, and in that time, we have established a thorough understanding of customer requirements and pharma industry standards. We work extensively with customers in cold chain and pharmaceutical logistics and frequently transport medical shipments.
Before travel, customers must declare whether any of the goods being shipped qualify as dangerous goods. We ask drivers to turn off all electric power sources including refrigeration units when they board our shuttles for the short journey across the Channel. Upon leaving the LeShuttle Freight shuttle, power sources may be turned back on.
Before your crossing
If you do not have a LeShuttle Freight account, you can simply book your crossing as normal. Account holders must simply make sure their organisation’s fleet details are up to date before using the LeShuttle Freight service. When the driver arrives at our Folkestone or Calais terminals, our systems will recognise their registration plate, and after border controls, security and check-in, our team will direct them onto our first available shuttle.
Frequently asked questions
Do drivers need to arrive early if they are carrying pharmaceuticals?
No. As long as the driver has the correct paperwork, the declaration process is fast and efficient and should not result in any delays to our service.
Do I have to turn off my refrigeration unit during the crossing?
Yes, for safety reasons, all drivers must switch off the power to their refrigerated containers upon boarding the LeShuttle Freight service.
What do I do if my pharmaceutical freight cargo includes dangerous goods?
Pharmaceutical freight is only considered dangerous goods if it is registered with a UN number. If your cargo is a limited quantity of dangerous or hazardous goods, then you will not need to make a declaration before you travel. The maximum weights of limited quantities will vary for different types of goods, but you can find out the weight limits in official publications.
For all other dangerous goods shipments, you will need to make a dangerous goods declaration.
Which goods are banned?
You will find a list of prohibited items in our terms and conditions.
