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Freight to BulgariaWhether it is freight to Bulgaria or from Bulgaria to the UK we will move your freight to Bulgaria on a daily basis
Through us you have a full network of freight partners in Bulgaria giving total coverage for -
A selection of destinations we can ship to/from:
Sofia Plovdiv Varna Burgas Rousse Stara Pleven Dobrich Sliven Shumen Haskovo Pernik Yambol Pazardzhik Blagoevgrad Vratsa Veliko Gabrovo Vidin Kardzhali We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including : freight to Germany , freight to Holland , freight to Sweden , freight to Spain , freight to Poland , freight to Italy , freight to Hungary , freight to Switzerland , freight to Austria , freight to Netherlands , freight to Denmark
FAQ - FREIGHT TO Bulgaria
Q: What information do you need from me so I can obtain a quote for freight to Bulgaria ? A: We would require the weight in kilos, the dimensions in centimetres (length x width x height) the collection postcode and the delivery postcode in Bulgaria. Q: What is the best way to contact you for a quote for freight to Bulgaria ? A: For the fastest reply, the best way to contact us is via email - operations@bfreight.co.uk - this email is monitored by our quotes team who will reply immediately. You can also contact us by phone - 0044 (0)1277 655 553 Q: You are based in Essex but we are elsewhere in England, can you still cover my area ? A: We have trucks empty daily across the UK in most major cities and happy clients all over the UK - the location of our office doesnt affect our UK coverage. Q: Do you arrange shipments from / to private addresses in Bulgaria ? A: We can take shipments to private addresses in Bulgaria but we only deliver to the kerbside, not up stairs in lifts etc. Q: Do you do removals to Bulgaria ? A: We do not take baggage or household removals of furniture to Bulgaria Q: Do you transport hazardous goods to Bulgaria ? A: We do transport hazardous goods to Bulgaria but we will require to know the hazardous class, UN number, packing group and flashpoint to quote. Q: Do you arrange frozen / refrigerated groupage shipments to Bulgaria ? A: We can arrange frozen / refrigerated FULL LOADS and EXPRESS / DEDICATED VANS but not groupage Q: Do you arrange car transport to Bulgaria ? A: We do not transport cars or vehicles to Bulgaria Q: Can you arrange the paperwork for trans-shipments under EX1 ? A: We can arrange EX1 forms for shipments transitting through other countries on their journey. We need to know that an EX1 form is required BEFORE quoting and bookings we can only do this via certain ports. Q: Do you carry wines and spirits to Bulgaria ? A: We do not carry wines and spirits to Bulgaria as it can cause delays to other urgent cargo on the vehicle Q: Do you offer insurance for freight to Bulgaria ? A: Full marine insurance is available on request, please add this with your quote request Q: How do we open an account with your company ? A: Call or email us for a credit application form, we normally require immediate payment on the first shipment but credit is given thereafter (depending on credit status). FULL LOAD FREIGHT TO Bulgaria We will discuss your needs and guide you through the decision process of finding a suitable full load truck / trailer combination for your freight to Bulgaria. We can offer a huge variety of truck and trailer types for your load : Information about BulgariaBACKGROUNDThe Bulgars, a Central Asian Turkic tribe, merged with the local Slavic inhabitants in the late 7th century to form the first Bulgarian state. In succeeding centuries, Bulgaria struggled with the Byzantine Empire to assert its place in the Balkans, but by the end of the 14th century the country was overrun by the Ottoman Turks. Northern Bulgaria attained autonomy in 1878 and all of Bulgaria became independent from the Ottoman Empire in 1908. Having fought on the losing side in both World Wars, Bulgaria fell within the Soviet sphere of influence and became a People's Republic in 1946. Communist domination ended in 1990, when Bulgaria held its first multiparty election since World War II and began the contentious process of moving toward political democracy and a market economy while combating inflation, unemployment, corruption, and crime. The country joined NATO in 2004 and the EU in 2007. LOCATION Southeastern Europe, bordering the Black Sea, between Romania and Turkey CLIMATE IN Bulgaria temperate; cold, damp winters; hot, dry summers Bulgaria TELEPHONE CODES The International country calling code of Bulgaria is +359 Bulgaria City Area Telephone Codes + 359 56 Burgas + 359 659 Cherven Bryag + 359 66 Gabrovo + 359 361 Kardjali + 359 34 Pazardjik + 359 64 Pleven + 359 32 Plovdiv + 359 82 Ruse + 359 2 Shoumen + 359 2 Sofia + 359 52 Varna WHAT TIME ZONE IS Bulgaria IN ? Bulgaria is in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). Does Bulgaria observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time? Like most states in Europe, Summer (Daylight-Saving) Time is observed in Bulgaria, where the time is shifted forward by 1 hour; 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+3). After the Summer months the time in Bulgaria is shifted back by 1 hour to Central European Time (CET) or (GMT+2) MAP OF Bulgaria 
DRIVING IN Bulgaria Years of underinvestment have also left many roads in a poor state, and there’s only one motorway-quality road, running from Sofia to the border with Turkey. Bulgaria’s mountainous terrain and harsh winter conditions leave most roads potholed, dangerous and sometimes impassable. Bulgarian roads have a reputation for being potholed tracks frequented by farm animals and agricultural machinery. There are only four major sections of dual-carriageway in the country. Otherwise even main roads are often narrow, with long stretches of damaged tarmac. In rural areas and in the mountains, be prepared for numerous hairpin bends and wandering livestock. Main Roads There are only four major sections of dual-carriageway in the country: from Sofia to Plovdiv, from Harmanli to the Turkish border, from Varna to Novi Pazar, and between Sofia and Jablanica (on the way to Pleven), only the first two of which are of motorway standard. The section of the A1/E80 between Plovdiv and Harmanli is under construction; when completed, there will be a dual-carriageway ‘motorway’ all the way from Sofia to the Turkish border, which should reduce some of the heavy, constant freight traffic on local roads between Plovdiv and Turkey. The Bulgarian government signed a contract early in 2005 for a private company to build a motorway running from the Serbian border in the west to Sofia and on to Varna; when complete, this road will have a user-pays toll. There are currently no other toll roads in Bulgaria, as the vignette system (see above) functions as a road toll for all drivers. Other Roads The Bulgarian government is working to bring the main roads linking cities up to European standards. These are designated ‘E’ roads and are being slowly improved with EU funding. While some are in reasonable condition, be prepared to dodge potholes and to be stuck behind slow-moving HGVs en-route to western Europe for long periods. Common hazards on Bulgarian roads include cars driving at night with damaged or no headlights, slow-moving or stationary livestock and farm machinery, people driving erratically (e.g. changing lanes with no indication and stopping suddenly for no apparent reason) and pedestrians. It’s usually recommended not to drive after dark in rural areas. Road Pricing Bulgaria recently introduced a user-pays system for all roads. If you drive to Bulgaria, you will need to purchase a ‘vignette’, available at the border when you enter the country. Vignettes for a passenger car cost €59 for a year, €10 for a month or €4 for a week and cover you for travel on all roads. Police check vignettes and issue an on-the-spot fine of €50 for vehicles (with up to eight seats) without a vignette or with one that has expired. Speed Limits Speed limits are 50 km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, either 90 km/h (56mph) on all roads and 130 km/h (81mph) on motorways; speed limit signs are in Roman numerals. On most main roads and motorways there is radar-control of speed. Exceeding the speed by more than 10km/h (6mph) could cost you up to €250, while a speed of 30 or more km/h (19mph) above the limit besides the fine will have your licence taken away for an year. Observe speed-limit signs carefully! If you commit a traffic offence, the police are authorised only to issue you with a ticket (citation) and there are no on-the-spot fines, yet drivers of cars with foreign registration plates are sometimes stopped and ‘fined’ for minor (or non-existent) breaches of road rules. It is, however, compulsory for all vehicle occupants to wear seatbelts. Talking on a mobile phone while driving is illegal unless you are using a hands-free set. Other Laws The maximum allowed alcoholic limit for drivers is 0.5% and 0.2% for bus and truck drivers. If you are caught having consumed anything above these limits, you will loose your license for 6 to 18 months. If you are caught having consumed anything above 1%, you could be sent to jail, even if you haven't caused an accident. If an accident occurs due to potholes or other obstacles on the road, you will be charged with weak control of the car, even if no one is injured. Ladies are not allowed to wear high-heeled shoes when driving either. During the period from the 1st of November until the 1st of march, it is compulsory to drive with head lamps on and to carry snow chains in the boot of your car. We serve many countries in Europe for deliveries including : freight to Germany , freight to Holland , freight to Sweden , freight to Spain , freight to Poland , freight to Italy , freight to Hungary , freight to Switzerland , freight to Austria , freight to Netherlands , freight to Denmark |
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