Summer is one of the most challenging periods for road transport across Europe. High temperatures, increased holiday traffic and seasonal restrictions on heavy goods vehicles mean that transport operations require careful planning and experience.
At Zakatrans, we have been operating regular transport services between Poland and Spain for many years. We know how to plan each shipment to minimise potential delays and ensure reliable delivery times.
Why is transport more challenging in summer?
The holiday season does not only mean more passenger cars on European roads. It is also a period when many countries introduce additional restrictions for heavy goods vehicles.
The main factors affecting transport between Poland and Spain include:
- summer truck driving restrictions,
- national public holidays,
- increased holiday traffic,
- congestion on major European motorways,
- queues at toll stations and border crossings.
Even a delay of just a few hours can affect the planned delivery schedule.
France – a key point on the route
Most road transport between Poland and Spain passes through France.
During the summer period, transport operations may be affected by:
- weekend restrictions for heavy goods vehicles,
- additional summer driving restrictions,
- restrictions related to national holidays, such as 14 July,
- local restrictions related to major events.
For this reason, choosing the right loading date and planning the vehicle’s departure carefully is essential to meet expected delivery times.
High temperatures are another challenge
During summer, temperatures in France and Spain can exceed 40°C.
These conditions affect both drivers and vehicles.
The most common challenges include:
- increased driver fatigue,
- the need for additional breaks,
- greater strain on vehicle cooling systems,
- increased tyre wear,
- a higher risk of breakdowns during long-distance journeys.
The safety of our drivers and the transported cargo therefore remains a priority at all times.
Traffic jams and motorway congestion
During the holiday season, traffic increases significantly on the main routes leading towards Spain.
The biggest difficulties are often experienced:
- on French motorways,
- around Lyon and Bordeaux,
- near the French–Spanish border,
- at motorway toll stations,
- in the Irún area.
On the busiest travel days, transit times can increase by several hours.
How does Zakatrans plan summer transport?
Thanks to our experience and regular transport connections between Poland and Spain, we can plan each shipment accordingly.
We take into account:
- the optimal loading date,
- the route and current driving restrictions,
- required stops in accordance with driving and rest-time regulations,
- the shortest possible transit time.
This allows us to reduce the risk of unnecessary delays, even during the busiest periods of the summer.
Regular Poland – Spain – Poland transport
Zakatrans specialises in road transport between Poland and the Iberian Peninsula.
Our services include:
- full truckload transport (FTL),
- less-than-truckload and groupage transport (LTL),
- palletised goods transport,
- transport solutions for the automotive industry,
- logistics, warehousing and cross-docking operations at our warehouse in Irún, Spain.
Our regular connections allow us to provide efficient and reliable transport services throughout the year.
Plan your transport in advance
If you are planning to ship goods during the summer holiday period, we recommend booking your transport in advance.
Our team can help you select the best loading date and plan the route while taking current truck driving restrictions into account.
This helps your cargo reach its destination as quickly as possible while avoiding unnecessary waiting times and delays.
Why choose Zakatrans?
✅ Regular Poland – Spain – Poland transport
✅ Extensive experience in operational logistics
✅ Warehouse and cross-docking operations in Irún
✅ FTL and LTL transport solutions
✅ Reliable delivery times and personalised customer service
Contact us
📞 +34 943 622 188