EuroFreight

EuroFreight Services Ltd is a freight forwarding company based in Malta's south, at the Penza Industrial Hub on the Ħal Far Industrial Estate in Birżebbuġa. A freight forwarder organises the movement of goods on behalf of customers, picking carriers, preparing documents and keeping an eye on a shipment until it arrives. EuroFreight does this by sea, road and air, and adds customs clearance, warehousing and a household removals service.

It has traded since 1999, so it has seen Malta's logistics scene change a great deal. In our directory of courier and freight companies in Malta it stands out for its own trailer fleet and its direct container services from several Asian ports. This page explains what it does, who it helps and how to get in touch.

How the company grew since 1999

The business started in 1999 offering a variety of services mainly in northern Italy. Over the years it added routes that matter to Maltese importers: container transport for vehicles from Japan, a growing service from the UK to Malta from 2005, and less-than-container-load (LCL) groupage from Turkey, the Far East, Spain and Greece. LCL means you pay for the space your goods take in a shared container, rather than hiring a whole one.

Direct LCL services followed from Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Qingdao in China. Air freight was introduced in 2010, EuroFreight began running its own trailers in 2013 and it joined IATA, the trade association for the world's airlines, in 2014. The warehouse was doubled in 2018, the company began operating its own warehouse in 2022, and in its 25th anniversary year, 2024, it rebranded and increased warehouse capacity by 100 per cent.

The company's markets include Germany, Greece, Spain, the UK, Turkey, China, Rotterdam and Singapore, which reflects Malta's reliance on shipping lanes across the Mediterranean. If you want a sense of the island itself, our about Malta page is a good place to start.

Sea, road and air freight

Sea freight is the traditional route for bulk goods. EuroFreight works to and from its Mediterranean hub, with full container loads and LCL, and tells customers plainly that sea transport takes longer but can be dependable and economical when it is well managed. Malta's position gives efficient access to major European and North African markets.

The firm also keeps its own container and trailer facilities, which helps it manage and secure shipments at the Maltese end, and it uses tracking systems so customers can follow their goods and receive updates throughout the journey. Regular sea and road freight schedules are published on its website for customers who plan ahead.

Road freight links Malta with Europe. The company has a modern fleet of its own trailers, including box trailers for secure carriage and other types for oversized cargo, and it uses a network of hubs and depots across the continent. Loads range from small parcels to full trailer loads, and from pallets and bulk goods to container loads. If you are moving from the UK, the road and sea route between Britain and the islands is one that EuroFreight has worked since 2005.

For urgent consignments, air freight has daily departures to and from most major airports. The service handles perishables and hazardous materials as well as ordinary cargo, and the time critical service is built for tight deadlines. Because flights leave daily, an air shipment can be arranged at short notice, and the team will recommend the best option for your timetable. Competitive pricing comes from long-term relationships with airlines and cartage companies around the world. Visitors flying in will find our guide to flights to Malta helpful, and our page on London Heathrow to Malta shows the main UK route.

Customs clearance and added services

Customs is where many first-time shippers stumble, and EuroFreight offers its own in-house team of customs specialists linked directly with Malta Customs. They can complete customs documents, help with HS code classification, valuation and country of origin, deal with shipments that are held, and exchange information with the regulatory bodies on your behalf. The firm is licensed as a customs broker.

Its process runs in five steps: understanding what the customer needs, collecting cargo through its agents, shipping with the right carrier and documents, clearing customs and delivering. Other services include insurance, packaging and labelling, collection and delivery, project cargo, and general cargo handling with consolidation depot services. If you import goods from the UK after moving, our Malta tax guide for UK nationals covers other financial points to keep in mind.

Businesses of many kinds use freight forwarders: manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, online sellers, construction and agricultural firms, car importers, food and drink suppliers and pharmaceutical firms. Before shipping, it helps to gather an invoice, a packing list and a clear description of what the goods are, because customs officers classify goods by what they are and where they came from. The more complete the paperwork, the fewer delays you are likely to face. The company also handles dangerous goods and perishable goods under the relevant rules.

Moving services for families

For a household move, EuroFreight starts with an on-site viewing to assess what you own and to draw up a plan. It then supplies packing materials and provides inventory management, labelling and packing by experienced contractors. Goods go to its warehouse, are packed into crates or pallets and are shipped to the destination, where customs clearance, delivery, unpacking help and removal of packing debris can all be arranged.

This suits people relocating permanently or temporarily, in either direction. The team recognises that some belongings carry sentimental value while others are worth a lot of money, and it treats both with the same care when handling, packing and delivery. The service operates locally as well as internationally. Our Malta relocation guide covers the wider move, and the digital nomad guide is useful if your stay is shorter. When you choose where to live, see where to stay in Malta for an overview of areas.

The team, warehouse and community work

The leadership includes Noel Chircop as president, Karen Calleja as chief executive officer and Quentin Zara as chief commercial officer. Other named roles include a bond manager, an FCL and UK traffic manager, a documentation project manager, road freight supervisors and warehouse planners and supervisors. Portraits of the team appear on the company's pages, and they show a close-knit group in matching black company shirts. The firm's core values are customer focus, reliability, responsiveness and flexibility, backed by an emphasis on operational excellence, innovation and safety in all its logistics operations.

The company also supports charitable causes, including a renal patients foundation, a sponsored room in the UK for Maltese families travelling for treatment, Pink October awareness and a local dog sanctuary. That is background on its values, not advice of any kind.

Where to find EuroFreight and how to start

The office and warehouse are on the Ħal Far Industrial Estate, in the south of the island near Birżebbuġa and not far from Marsaxlokk. If you are sightseeing in the area, our Blue Grotto guide and Ħaġar Qim temples guide cover places within reach. The capital is described in our Valletta guide.

To prepare a quote request, note what you are shipping, its weight and volume, where it starts and ends and when it must arrive. When you are ready, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.