Welcome to Eskimo Express

Eskimo Express is one of the largest dedicated multi-temperature controlled logistics service in the UK, temperatures can be set between -25 and +25 degrees. We have been operating courier services with the same owners/directors since 1986.

Who we are

For the Pharmaceutical Industry

All temperatures from -25 to +25 degrees or Dual Temperature.  For the Pharmaceutical details please see Pharmaceutical Express.

For the Food Industry

Chilled, Frozen, Ambient and Dual Temperature. We also offer, Sample Storage and Distribution. Please call for details. Currently, we are unable to drive goods to the EU, we can still despatch airfreight consignments.

We also have an overnight service for small consignments.

Eskimo Express is part of the Connections Group of companies and pride themselves on offering a comprehensive 24/7/365 logistic service to the frozen & chilled food industry. Eskimo Express is there to get your products to the right place, at the right time and at the correct temperature! We operate a same day, dedicated single and multi temperature controlled courier service from our base near Heathrow airport, using our ATP certified vehicles and C O drivers (level D). With our satellite tracked courier vehicles, we can service all of the UK.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST NO UK VAT WILL BE CHARGED ON EXPORTS, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY IMPORT/EXPORT DUTY, LOCAL VAT OR ANY OTHER CUSTOMS CHARGES AT DESTINATION.

Our Vehicles

With a fleet of 30+ vehicles which have the capacity to carry up to 5 Euro pallets and load weights up to 1,200kgs. Our vehicles are fitted with double temperature monitors, temperatures can be set between -25 and +25 degrees and vehicles have the facility to carry split loads of different temperatures. Temperature records are kept and can be provided if required.

Monitoring

Customers can monitor the progress of their delivery in real time by accessing the website with our password. This will show position, speed and load area temperatures. Our UK and European tracking services are supplied by EuroScan / Coldchain View.
VW CADDY
Capacity
Max Payload 100kgs
Internal dims .65m x 1m x 1m
All dims H/W/L
No Pallet
RENAULT MASTER
Large Capacity
Max Payload 1200kgs
Internal dims 1.58m x 1.2m x 2.7m
All dims H/W/L
2 Pallets
CITROEN RELAY
Large Capacity
Max Payload 1000kgs
Internal dims 1.52m x 1.2m x 3.25m
All dims H/W/L
3 Pallets
IVECO
Large Capacity
Max Payload 850kgs
Internal dims 1.65m x 1.2m x 4.3m
All dims H/W/L
4 Pallets or 5 Euros

Get in touch

Eskimo Express look forward to assisting you with all your deliveries

  • Members of the Despatch Association and the Federation of small businesses.
  • Goods in Transit and Stock Deterioration Insurances up to £20,000.00 Additional Insurance upon request.
  • Registered with the relevant Local Authorities.

Tracking

Connection’s vehicles use Satellite tracking using a global navigation satellite system. Our fleet of 30+ vehicles can deliver an envelope up to 5 euro pallet loads and weights up to 1.2 ton. Based between junctions 11 and 13 of the M25, just 20 minutes from Heathrow and 45 minutes from Gatwick.

Our Satellite provider is Euroscan/Coldchainview who have more than 20 years of development experience in the area of electronics for the automotive industry. This experience and in-house production guarantee first class quality, which can be relied upon under all circumstances and makes them the leading supplier of system solutions in the area of mobile temperature monitoring in the world.

For access to your vehicle tracking telephone our office.

www.coldchainview.com

Please call the office for tracking details and access codes.

Where we Deliver

Andorra
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany

Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands

Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom (UK)

TECHNICAL ATTRIBUTESWet IceDry IceIce Gel PacksThermafreeze
Hazardous or Toxic Materials?NoYesNoNo
Significant Advance in Shipping Technology?NoNoNoYes
25% Longer Frozen Times Under Same Conditions?NoNoNoYes
HANDLING ATTRIBUTESWet IceDry IceIce Gel PacksThermafreeze
Flexible When Frozen?NoNoNoYes
Easy to Handle, Freeze and Use?NoNoNoYes
Dry to the Touch When Thawed?NoNoNoYes
Liquid Mess When Thawed?YesNoNoNo
Efficient Outbound?NoNoNoYes

Delivery Terms

Free delivery.

Excluding Northern Ireland, highlands and islands, please contact us for further information.

Restrictions apply to following postcodes of which there will be a surcharge.

HS, IV1-63, KA27-29, KW1-17, PA20-39, PA40-88, PH15-44, PH49, M50

ZE, AB16-56, FK20-21, PO31-41, TR21-25

Free delivery excludes polybox orders. Please “Contact us” for delivery charge quotation.

Delivery 2-3 Business days.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILST NO UK VAT WILL BE CHARGED ON EXPORTS, WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY IMPORT/EXPORT DUTY, LOCAL VAT OR ANY OTHER CUSTOMS CHARGES AT DESTINATION