Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Road Haulage Services in Colchester
Hamblion Transport is a family-run general haulage business with over 50 years of experience handling, storing, and transporting goods across mainland UK. Established in 1965, we operate from Colchester, Essex, with strategic access to major roads and ports including Felixstowe, Harwich, and London Gateway. Our services include road haulage, express pallet deliveries, warehousing, and specialized transport for abnormal loads, all supported by a modern fleet compliant with Transport for London standards.We prioritize responsiveness and reliability through a skilled workforce, precise scheduling, and FORS Bronze accreditation. Our commitment to minimizing risk through a '1 lift on, 1 lift off' approach ensures goods are handled securely from collection to delivery.
Services
Road Haulage
Pallet Deliveries
Warehousing
Abnormal Loads
Container Movements
Groupage Services
Heavy Haulage
Contract Hire
Timed Deliveries
Secure Storage
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of specialized road haulage experience with a family-run ethos.
- Our direct delivery service eliminates third-party networks, reducing handling risks.
- FORS Bronze and CLOCS-accredited operations ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Modern fleet equipped with Hiab cranes, tail lifts, and Moffett fork lifts for versatility.
- 40,000 sqft secure warehousing supports seamless storage and transit solutions.
Associations and certifications
- FORS Bronze
- CLOCS
- Transport for London (TfL) Compliance
Services
Road Haulage
We provide nationwide road haulage solutions for full or part loads, including specialized transport for out-of-gauge and heavy haulage items. Our fleet includes low loaders, tail lift trailers, and hiab cranes, ensuring safe and efficient delivery for diverse cargo types across the UK.
Pallet Delivery
Our dedicated pallet delivery service offers direct, hub-free transportation from CO postcodes to London (M25) and nationwide. Options include economy (48-72hr) and premium (24hr) deliveries, starting at 40, with secure handling in 40,000 sqft of dry storage facilities.
Warehousing
Secure dry storage and warehousing services with 40,000 sqft of space support short and long-term storage needs. Our trained staff and lifting equipment (up to 10-tonne capacity) ensure efficient loading, unloading, and inventory management for container and trailer cargoes.
Abnormal Loads
We specialize in transporting oversized and abnormal loads with dedicated vehicles and expert planning. Our team organizes local authority permits and escort vehicles, ensuring compliance and safety for challenging cargo such as machinery, steelwork, and oversized freight.
Contract Hire
Tailored contract hire services supply vehicles and qualified drivers for temporary or permanent logistics needs. Clients receive customized solutions for specific freight volumes, schedules, or project durations, supported by our modern, TfL-compliant fleet.
Questions
What areas do you serve for pallet deliveries?
We deliver from all CO postcodes to London (M25) and nationwide UK locations, with competitive pricing for direct, hub-free transportation.
Are your vehicles compliant with London delivery standards?
Yes, our fleet is Transport for London (TfL) compliant, meeting Direct Vision Standards and preparing for 2024 safety requirements.
What is your '1 lift on, 1 lift off' approach?
We minimize handling by loading goods directly onto vehicles and unloading them only at the destination, reducing damage risk during transit.
Do you handle abnormal or oversized loads?
Yes, we specialize in transporting abnormal loads with dedicated vehicles, arranging necessary permits and escort services for safe delivery.
What warehousing facilities do you offer?
We provide 40,000 sqft of secure, dry storage with up to 10-tonne lifting capacity, offering daily, weekly, or monthly pricing for container and trailer cargo.
Reviews (1)
Pawel Pas
Nov 28, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Your driver today has led to a very dangerous situation on the A1 road. He did not stop when he left the petrol station. He forced a sharp braking on the van with a tow truck and in effect the van driver was forced to escape to the railing.
Your driver today has led to a very dangerous situation on the A1 road. He did not stop when he left the petrol station. He forced a sharp braking on the van with a tow truck and in effect the van driver was forced to escape to the railing.
