Special Transport for Companies
Transvolando is a Spanish international transport company specialized in exceptional transport between Spain, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. We move goods that exceed standard road dimensions or weights: from wind turbine blades and bridge sections to prefabricated industrial plants and petrochemical modules.
Each exceptional freight project begins with a route study: our operations team identifies low bridges, narrow roundabouts and tonnage-limited sections along the proposed route, and processes the necessary permits with the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain and National Highways in the United Kingdom. When escorts are mandatory — usually loads more than 4 meters wide or more than 25 meters long — we coordinate the pilot vehicles of the Civil Guard in Spain and the self-escort vehicles in British territory.
We operate low-loaders, semi-low-loaders and hydraulic modular platforms with configurations from 4 to 12 axles, allowing the movement of single parts weighing up to 120 tons. Our drivers have ADR certificates for dangerous goods and the Certificate of Professional Aptitude (CAP) recognized throughout the EU and the UK. Customs documentation – transit T1, EUR.1 certificates of origin, CDS declarations and SAD forms – is managed internally, avoiding delays at Channel ports.
Typical routes from Spanish origin to the British Midlands range between €4,500 and €9,500 per project (full cost: permits, escorts, route studies), depending on dimensions, weight and level of accompaniment required. A conventional Spain–United Kingdom FTL is between €2,595 and €4,360 (median €3,221). Door-to-door delivery time for complete exceptional projects: 5 to 10 business days.
Special transport solutions for customized companies, with control and monitoring at each stage
What is special transportation and when is it needed?
Special transportation services are all those that transport excess weight or measurements in the cargo with respect to those that are maximum allowed according to the vehicle regulations.
Therefore, a fleet and specific equipment are needed capable of guaranteeing the integrity of both the merchandise, the vehicle and the material assets that surround it.
These transportation services are designed for loads that cannot be moved with standard operations, either due to their dimensions, weight, fragility, value, handling requirements or the complexity of the collection/delivery.
In practice, they are considered “special” when the shipment requires extra planning and coordination, for example:
- Industrial machinery and equipment (heavy or bulky loads).
- Oversized loads or loads with unusual measurements.
- High-value or delicate merchandise that requires specific support and control.
Complex operations: difficult access, no dock, need for a crane/hatch, strict schedules, deliveries on site or events.
Projects with a critical deadline, where an incident affects production, assembly or supply chain.
Are you an industrial, construction or renewable energy company?
Do you need a fleet with special transport equipment for your merchandise?
Do you want to stop worrying about the special logistics of your company and delegate it to a special transport company?
At Transvolando we are a company specialized in special road transport of goods such as turbines, blades, solar panels, public works materials, etc.
We are specialists in this and as a special merchandise transport company, we work on the logistics of those merchandise that, due to their characteristics, require a personalized service.
Tailor-made special transportation service for companies
Transvolando offers Special Transportation for companies when the cargo goes beyond the “standard” due to dimensions, weight or handling needs, and requires planning + specialized equipment.
Custom planning and coordination for loads that do not fit into a standard operation (oversized, heavy or with special requirements).
Solution aimed at machinery and large/volume loads (industrial, agricultural, construction, structures, etc.).
Selection of the appropriate vehicle according to load and route, including typical special transportation options:
Gondolas/extendable gondolas for machinery and oversized loads.
Modular platforms / teletrailer and modular trucks for loads with irregular measurements or shapes.
Management of documentation, permits and operational regulations, as well as loading/unloading security protocols.
Proactive monitoring and incident management, with the aim of “freeing up the logistics of your company” and keeping you informed throughout the process.
We have a transport solution adapted to you. Request your quote now and discover how we can help you.
Advantages of hiring a special professional transport
A Supplementary Circulation Authorization (ACC) is an exceptional authorization that must be carried out when one of the maximum permitted values of the vehicle must be exceeded, that is, the masses and dimensions that it can transport.
- You meet critical deadlines without disrupting operations
- Ideal for projects, construction, production and assembly where a delay costs money.
- Coordination of routes, schedules, accesses and maneuvers to avoid unforeseen events.
- Greater security for machinery and high-value cargo
Controlled operation during loading/unloading and during the journey, reducing risks. - Fewer incidents and less “wasted time” managing transportation
- Proactive follow-up and clear communication so you don't have to chase information.
- Choosing the right vehicle and solution depending on the load
- It adapts to dimensions, weight and handling requirements, avoiding extra costs due to operational errors.
- Cost and responsibility control
Direct full charge
We do special transports directly, door to door and with full charge, thereby achieving a more agile and efficient service for our clients.
Guarantees
In Transvolando you have your special transport agency in Madrid and we have a commitment to quality.
Our philosophy allows us to establish ourselves as one of the best road transport companies throughout the national territory, also carrying out special international transport throughout the European continent.
Frequently Asked Questions About Special Transportation
How is oversized cargo moved from Spain to the United Kingdom?
Moving oversized cargo between Spain and the United Kingdom requires four steps: (1) a technical route study to identify low bridges and sections with tonnage limitation; (2) application for permits to the General Directorate of Traffic in Spain (exceptional transport) and to National Highways in the United Kingdom (Special Order); (3) coordination of escorts — Civil Guard for loads over 3.5 m wide or 25 m long in Spain, and self-escort vehicles in the United Kingdom over 3 m wide; (4) transport by gondola or hydraulic modular platform with 4 to 12 axles. The total cost of the project usually ranges between €4,500 and €9,500 door to door.
What dimensions or weight make a load exceptional in Spain and the United Kingdom?
A load is classified as exceptional (exceptional transport in Spain, abnormal load in the United Kingdom) when it exceeds any of these limits:
- Width greater than 2.55 meters (Spain) or 2.9 meters (United Kingdom)
- Height greater than 4.0 meters
- Length greater than 16.5 meters in articulated vehicles
- Maximum authorized mass greater than 40 tons (44 in some European configurations) in Spain, or greater than 44 tons in the United Kingdom in standard 6-axle combinations
Cargoes that exceed these thresholds require special permits, escorts and pre-notified routes.
How long does it take to obtain an exceptional transport permit in Spain and the United Kingdom?
DGT permits under the exceptional transport regime are usually issued in 3 to 8 business days, depending on regional complexity (Castilla y León is usually faster than Catalonia or Andalusia). UK Special Orders managed by National Highways take 5 business days in standard movements and up to 10 working days in combinations exceeding 4.0 m in width or 30 m in length. We process requests in parallel to minimize the total time: a typical Spain-UK project takes 8 to 14 days from booking to vehicle departure.
When is a Civil Guard escort or a pilot vehicle mandatory in the United Kingdom?
Spain (Royal Decree 2822/1998 and modifications):
- Civil Guard escort: width greater than 3.5 m, length greater than 25 m, gross weight greater than 60 tons
- Double escort: width greater than 4.5 m, height greater than 4.5 m, length greater than 35 m
United Kingdom (Schedule 9 Road Vehicles Authorization Order):
- Self-escort vehicle: width greater than 3.0 m, length greater than 27.4 m
- Police notification: width greater than 3.5 m, gross weight greater than 80 tons
What is the maximum ton that your modular platforms can transport in a single piece?
Our heaviest hydraulic modular platform combines up to 12 axles with a payload of 120 tons in single piece. For higher loads we coordinate split transports or pair self-propelled tractor units with double modular configurations — we have moved parts weighing up to 180 tonnes using synchronized modular combinations between Iberian power stations and British distribution plants.
Can you transport wind turbine blades from Spanish ports to UK wind farms?
Yes. We move wind turbine blades up to 75 meters in length on extendable telescopic semi-trailers in our Spain-United Kingdom corridor. We collect from factories in Castellón, Tarragona or Bilbao and deliver to wind farms in Scotland, northern England or Wales. Each shovel movement requires a technical route study, turn analysis in each roundabout over 60 m in diameter and coordination of Civil Guard + self-escort UK escorts. Deadline: 3 to 4 weeks from reservation.
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