Q: What information do you need from me so I can obtain a quote for freight to Rhodes ?
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 Rhodes.
Q: What is the best way to contact you for a quote for freight to Rhodes ?
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 Rhodes ?
A: We can take shipments to private addresses in Rhodes but we only deliver to the kerbside, not up stairs in lifts etc.
Q: Do you do removals to Rhodes ?
A: We DO NOT take baggage or household removals of furniture.
Q: Do you transport hazardous goods to Rhodes ?
A: We do transport hazardous goods to Rhodes 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 Rhodes ?
A: We DO NOT arrange frozen / refrigerated loads
Q: Do you arrange car transport to Rhodes ?
A: We do not transport cars or vehicles to Rhodes
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 Rhodes ?
A: We do not carry wines and spirits to Rhodes as it can cause delays to other urgent cargo on the vehicle
Q: Do you offer insurance for freight to Rhodes ?
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 Rhodes
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 Rhodes.
We can offer a huge variety of truck and trailer types for your load :
Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands and one of the largest in the Aegean sea. It is situated approximately 17,7 km from the coasts of Turkey. The population is about 130.000 persons , of which approximately 60-70.000 reside in the city of Rhodes. Rhodes called from its local people the Rose of the Aegean and deserves its name because is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Rhodes has the oldest tourist history from all the islands of Greece and is famous all over the world, this wonderful Greek island together with the islands of Kos, Crete, Mykonos, Santorini and Corfu attracts the most tourism in Greece. Many Hollywood films have been filmed here ,that helped more the global advertisement of Rhodes and its beauties. The island of Rhodes has an excellent tourist infrastructure with modern Hotels of every category .During the summer hundreds of charter flights landing at Rhodes airport in Maritsa. Rhodes town is divided to the new town and the old town from the big medieval wall. The beauty of Rhodes town is the old town with the medieval castles ,houses and streets. At the port the visitor will find Mandraki with its circular Market and the Cafes at the seafront ,further on are the Art Deco buildings of the Metropolis from the times of the Italian occupation. At the entrance of the port are the famous two columns with the two Deers at the place where supposed to be the colossus of Rhodes .The ancient city of Lindos is another of the main Attractions of the island.
LOCATION
Southern Europe, bordering the Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea, between Albania and Turkey
CLIMATE IN Rhodes
metropolitan Rhodes: The Rhodes climate ensures hot, dry weather in summer and mild winters. Temperatures in July and August range from 82ºF (28ºC) during the day to 72ºF (22ºC) at night. Rainfall is almost non-existent in summer but showers can be expected between October and March.
Rhodes TELEPHONE CODES
The International country calling code of Rhodes is +2241
WHAT TIME ZONE IS Rhodes IN ?
Rhodes is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2).
Does Rhodes observe Daylight Saving / Summer Time?
Summer Time / Daylight Savings Time from: Sunday 28 March 2010 01:00 GMT until: Sunday 31 October 2010 01:00 GMT
MAP OF Rhodes
DRIVING IN Rhodes
Minimum Age: Drivers must be 18.
Seat Belts: Must be used by front-seat passengers. With Greece's high accident rate, please, everybody, strap yourself in.
Speed Limits Use these as a guide, but always obey the posted limits, which may vary.
Urban areas: 30 mph/50 kmh
Outside cities: 68 mph/110 kph
Freeways/Expressways: 75 mph/120 kph
Parking: Forbidden (though it may not be marked) within 9 feet of a fire hydrant, 15 feet of an intersection, or 45 feet from a bus stop.
Driver's Licenses: EU citizens can use their own. Other nationals should have an International Drivers License, though in practice, a recognizable photo license is usually accepted. US licenses have been readily accepted in the past but I recommend having the international version as a handy second form of ID.
Remember - Speeding and other
traffic offences are subject to on-the-spot fines.
