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Abnormal and Wide Loads

Red Funnel is able to accommodate oversized loads – simply fill out and submit our abnormal load booking form below and we’ll get you on board. 

Abnormal Load Booking Form

If your vehicle is over 2.55m wide, more than 19m long, or over 44 tonne gross weight, it’s classed as an abnormal or wide load. For vehicles over 44 tonne gross weight, we’ll ask you to send us a drawing to confirm axel weights and spacings. The maximum tonnage we can ship is 72 tonne, with no more than 12 tonne per axel.

Please contact Island Roads prior to bringing an abnormal load to the Island – they will be able to help you plan your route to avoid any tight spots or road works. 

 

If you'd like to book an abnormal or wide load, please complete the form below and a member of the Freight team will get back to you. 

(If over 44 tonne gross weight a diagram showing axle weights and spacing will be required)
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Freight FAQ

Yes, booking in advance is strongly recommended but it is possible to book on arrival, subject to availability of  freight space.

You will need the outbound and return travel dates and times.  The total overall vehicle length (including tractor unit if applicable).  The payload and details of any dangerous goods.  Your account number and purchase order number (if applicable) or debit/credit card details for non-account bookings.

Vans/commercial vehicles up to 8m in length and 4.85m in height can be booked online. To book larger freight vehicles or make booking amendments/cancellations please contact the Freight Department on +44(0)1983 681336 or use our online booking enquiry form.

30-60 minutes before departure (no more than 60 minutes at peak times)

No, customers with adhoc shipments can make and pay for bookings using a debit or credit card by calling the Freight Department (there are no credit card surcharges). Credit account facilities are available for frequent customers.

Credit facilities are available for eligible customers, subject to meeting criteria. Please contact our Freight team for further details +44(0)1983 681336.

If you need to cancel or amend your freight booking, please call the Freight Department in advance of travel on +44(0)1983 681336 with your booking reference to hand.

Yes, Red Funnel carry a wide variety of dangerous goods, for more information please speak to our Hazardous Freight Co-ordinator on +44(0)1983 681252 (Direct Line) or +44(0)1983 681336 (Freight Department). 
 

For non-dangerous goods you will only require your booking reference number or e-ticket.
For dangerous goods you will be required to hand in a copy of your Dangerous Goods Note, fully completed and signed.

Please call our Freight team on +44(0)1983 681336 (freight bookings) or +44(0)1983 681252 (dangerous goods bookings).

Although an extra driver is included in the return vehicle cost, we would need to know in advance of travel. Please contact our freight team for more information.

If you are a cash customer, you can pay with a credit or debit card on arrival however please allow additional time for your transaction.

We would always recommend early booking to secure space; however, bookings can be made at any time before entering our Terminals.

Unfortunately, we do not offer parking at our Southampton/East Cowes Terminals.

Any vehicle that exceeds a width of more than 2.55 metres, a length over 19 metres, a weight exceeding 44 tonnes (44,000 kgs) or with a height over 4.85m will be classed as an abnormal load.  Please contact the Freight Department on +44(0)1983 681336 to discuss your requirements allowing at least 24hrs prior to travel.

We are pleased to offer Removal companies a discount for any freight vehicle booking.  Please contact the Freight Department on +44(0)1983 681336 for more information.

Yes, we offer a block booking service for account holders. For more information, please contact the Freight Department on +44(0)1983 681336.