Transport in Europe
Transport to Italy – from Mannheim
For transport to Italy, we plan part and full loads as well as direct transport from Mannheim. Italy sets its lorry driving bans in a calendar each year – we plan departure and delivery to fit these days and the Italian public holidays.
Good to know
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Motorway tolls (pedaggio)
Tolls on Italian motorways are charged by vehicle class – depending on the number of axles – and the kilometres driven.
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Driving ban calendar
Vehicles over 7.5 t are subject to driving bans outside built-up areas on Sundays, public holidays and further days. The Ministry of Transport publishes a calendar for this every year.
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No customs within the EU single market
Within the EU, goods can generally be transported without customs formalities. There are exceptions for certain goods, such as goods subject to excise duty.
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Public holidays
1 and 6 January, Easter Monday, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December and 25 and 26 December. Since 2026, 4 October (St Francis) has also been a public holiday; local patron saints’ days come on top.
General information without guarantee, as of October 2026. We handle the specific planning – route, times, tolls and documents – for your transport.
Frequently asked questions
When do lorry bans apply in Italy?
For vehicles over 7.5 t outside built-up areas on Sundays, public holidays and further days set each year by the Ministry of Transport in a calendar. We plan your transport based on the current calendar.
Is 4 October a public holiday in Italy?
Yes. Since 2026, 4 October has been a public holiday as the feast of St Francis of Assisi. We take it into account when scheduling.
Do I need customs documents for Italy?
Generally not: within the EU, goods are transported without customs formalities. There are exceptions for certain goods, such as goods subject to excise duty.
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