Simpex Express Ltd

About Simpex Express Ltd

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Simpex Express based in Birmingham and Leeds is an award-winning express transport provider, Providing UK and European express solutions for over 16 years.

We have been trusted by over 1800 clients in delivering fast, reliable, dedicated same-day collections, time critical logistics and express van transport. Serving a range of industries requiring urgent and communicative services, including: automotive parts, exhibitions goods and stands, machinery, music events, packaging, pharmaceuticals.

With a diverse range of vehicles available, small vans and Sprinters to Luton vans, 7. 5-tonners and articulated vehicles, including specialist equipment: Tail lifts, pump trucks, ADR/Hazardous, temperature controlled vehicles.

We can also assist time specific collection and deliveries, high-value goods, next day delivery and storage, packing and consolidation.

Our long standing experienced team manages urgent shipments, dedicated vehicles to and from all of Europe and within the UK as well as semi-express, co-load express van services to and from 26 EU countries.

Simpex operates from two sites Express freight transport office and depot/warehouse in Birmingham and a freight forwarding operations office in Leeds covering air, road and sea freight.

We provide seamless end-to-end customs clearance for imports and exports, working closely with our sister company Samphire Customs. With customs offices in Dover, UK and France we are able to assist with EAD, T1, ATA carnet, Smart border and safety and security declarations (ENS).

We have recently celebrated winning the BIFA Freight Service Award 2025 and being a Finalist Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce GBBC 2025 awards.

Simpex are known for our express road freight services, we provide express transport to and from all of Europe and within the UK. We offer dedicated express vehicles, including vans, 7.5 tonners, 12 tonners, 18 tonners and artics, alongside co-load/semi-express vans operating daily across the UK and EU which is perfect to those urgent pallets (max weight 600 kgs).

With specialised equipment available and high security options, we handle same day and time critical shipments, ensuring the right vehicle for your consignment when and where you need it.

Our dedicated express delivery times are usually:
Within 24 hours: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland.
Within 48 hours: Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Northern Italy, Poland, Spain, Switzerland.
Within 72 hours: Bulgaria, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Southern Italy, Sweden.

Our co-load van services to and from Europe take slightly longer.

All services are supported by our in-house customs teams in the UK and France, suppling customs clearance and specialist documentation.

Contact our express van team Birmingham team to arrange your shipment today.

Co-loading on one of our Simpex vans is a smart, cost-effective way to move those “urgent-ish” shipments, with plenty of benefits for your business:

Cost-effective: Share a van with our semi-express van service instead of paying for a dedicated van.

Flexible: Ideal for 1–2 pallets (100–600kg), with full van capacity up to 1,000kg.

Fast: Near-dedicated transit times get your cargo there quickly.

Sustainable: Reduce your carbon footprint by sharing space.

Secure: 24/7 tracked vehicles and minimal handling keep your cargo safe.

Hassle-free: No groupage hubs, extra handling, or delays.

Customs-ready: In-house clearance across the UK and EU.

It’s smarter for your shipments, your timetable, your peace of mind.