Importing small consignments from Europe into the UK has become harder since Brexit. A shipment of two or three pallets now needs the same customs declarations, commodity codes and import entries as a full trailer. For smaller businesses, this can cost more time and money than the freight itself.
Many importers have kept the same suppliers but now order smaller quantities more often. The service around these shipments has not always kept pace. Quotes can take days, customs requirements are hard to follow, and part-load pricing varies widely between providers.
Why we joined the Euro Pallet Network
Smaller shipments need the same care as a full load, but they deserve a simpler process. Joining the Euro Pallet Network lets us offer that. By working alongside other established forwarders, we can give these shipments wider reach and more capacity on each route than one company could offer on its own.
For us, joining is about meeting customers where their needs are heading. As import patterns change, we want to make it easier for businesses of every size to trade with Europe.
What is the Euro Pallet Network?
The Euro Pallet Network is an online service for booking pallet deliveries from across the EU into the UK. Its members are established freight forwarders, including NTL, Euro Customs, Cross Border Express and now Mercium, and together they move more than 5,000 pallets a day.
The service is built around three things:
Instant quotes. You see the full price before booking, with no hidden charges added later.
Customs handled. Import documentation is included in the booking, so you don't need customs knowledge to use the service.
Pay per shipment. You don't need an account, contract or minimum volume.
You choose your collection window when you book, and tracking runs from collection to delivery.
Mercium's role in the network
As a member of the Euro Pallet Network, Mercium works with the other members to move pallets from Europe into the UK. We bring the same experience in UK imports that our customers already rely on, and the same commitment to getting every shipment to its destination safely and on time.
What this means for Mercium customers
Your current service with Mercium stays as it is. Full loads, air freight, warehousing and any shipment that needs a tailored plan will keep coming to us directly.
The Euro Pallet Network gives you another option for smaller, irregular or one-off pallet movements from Europe. If you aren't sure which option suits a shipment, our team can advise.
Get a quote at europalletnetwork.com, or contact Mercium to discuss your shipment.
