Countries & regions
Heavy and out-of-gauge transport to Italy
Every heavy transport to Italy crosses the Alps – via Austria or Switzerland. That involves at least three permit procedures. Destinations are often in the industrial areas of northern Italy.
What matters
- Alpine crossing
- Via Austria (EU) or Switzerland (customs) – passes and tunnels limit dimensions.
- Permits
- Germany, transit country and Italy – each with its own conditions.
- Driving bans
- Italy has truck driving bans at weekends and on holidays.
- Northern Italy
- Machine building, energy and plant engineering.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Where in Italy?
- Dimensions and weight?
- Are there reasons for or against the route through Switzerland?
- Which time window?
- Who is the contact at destination?
What we need from you
- Destination
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Contact
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
We choose the Alpine route to suit your project and state the schedule with the review.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check the Alpine route and permits and clarify partners.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport with all permits, handover at destination.
Questions and answers: Italy
Which route do heavy transports to Italy take?
Via Austria or Switzerland. Dimensions, weight and formalities decide.
How many permits does a heavy transport to Italy need?
At least three: Germany, the transit country and Italy.
Are there driving bans in Italy?
Yes, among others at weekends and on holidays for trucks. We plan for them.
Request
Request for this topic: Italy
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Destination
- Dimensions and weight
- Time window
- Contact