Same Day Delivery in Portsmouth - Horsleys Sameday Courier Services
Serving Southampton and beyond
Horsleys Sameday provides exceptional same day courier services throughout Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire coastal region. As Britain's premier naval city and the UK's only island city, Portsmouth presents unique logistics challenges with its maritime geography, naval facilities, and distinctive transportation infrastructure. Our local courier team possesses extensive knowledge of Portsmouth's complex layout, from the historic dockyard to modern commercial districts and the university quarter. We deliver efficient logistics solutions tailored specifically for this strategically important port city, ensuring your time-critical deliveries navigate Portsmouth's island location and busy naval environment with ease.
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Trusted by businesses across the UK for professional courier services
Why Choose Horsleys for Portsmouth Deliveries?
Our Portsmouth courier service offers significant advantages for businesses operating in this unique maritime city:
Local drivers with specialist knowledge of Portsmouth's island geography and limited access points
Experience working with naval and maritime sectors, including familiarity with HM Naval Base Portsmouth protocols
Expertise in navigating the city's dense urban layout with its mix of historic and modern districts
Regular routes covering key business locations including Portsmouth International Port, Lakeside Business Park, and Portsmouth Commercial Port
Strategic planning that accounts for Portsmouth's coastal location and connection to the Isle of Wight ferry services
Our Portsmouth-based services are meticulously tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses operating in this historic naval city, supporting industries from defence and maritime to education and tourism with reliable same day delivery solutions that understand the unique challenges of Portsmouth's island setting.
Horsley's Brand Promise
We charge fair rates for time and expenses
NO CRAMMING, NO DAMAGE
Your items get the space they deserve
While other courier services pack 12+ deliveries into one van, we dedicate our vehicle to YOUR delivery. No cramming, no corner-cutting, no "it'll probably be fine" mentality. Your antique furniture, arcade machines, or valuable goods travel properly protected with blankets, corner guards, and professional strapping. Because there's no point paying for delivery if your items arrive scratched, dented, or broken.
What you avoid:
Damaged goods, insurance claims, replacement costs, disappointed customers
The Bottom Line: We charge fair rates for time and expenses because that's what quality service costs. Your items are valuable, your reputation matters, and your customers deserve better than budget courier chaos.
What Our Clients Say
Our joinery projects often involve bespoke finishes, complex site conditions, and tight delivery windows. From transporting delicate hardwood pieces to large-scale case goods and bespoke counters, Horsleys understand the precision and care required. Their communication is excellent, their drivers are well-briefed, and every delivery arrives on time and in perfect condition. Whether it’s a single crafted item or a full fit-out for a luxury residential or hospitality project, we know we can rely on Horsleys to get it there properly.
At Jerome Shorter Furniture, every project involves multiple moving parts from transporting antique chairs to be restored, to delivering newly upholstered pieces to discerning clients. Horsleys have become an essential partner in making this possible. Their team handle every collection and delivery with professionalism, care, and reliability. They understand the demands of working with high-value, one-off items and adapt seamlessly when timings shift or access is difficult. For a business like ours, where craftsmanship and presentation are everything, Horsleys give us complete confidence that our work will reach clients exactly as intended. We would recommend them without hesitation.
As a wholesale timber merchant, we’re moving large and heavy loads that not every courier can handle. Horsleys have consistently delivered with care, precision, and no fuss. Whether it’s sawn timber to a workshop or finished stock to a commercial site, they show up on time, properly equipped, and ready to get the job done. Their team understands how to handle natural materials safely, and communication is always amazing.
Brian Telford
Chief Operating Officer
Crown Forestry
Local Portsmouth Knowledge
Our expertise in Portsmouth logistics, routes, and local insights
Portsmouth Traffic Insights
Portsmouth presents distinctive traffic challenges that our experienced couriers navigate daily:
The limited number of access routes onto Portsea Island creates significant bottlenecks during peak hours, particularly at the M275 entrance to the city
Ferry arrivals and departures at Portsmouth International Port and the Isle of Wight terminals create periodic surges in traffic flow
The dense urban layout with numerous one-way systems and pedestrianised zones requires detailed local knowledge to navigate efficiently
Naval operations and ship arrivals/departures can significantly impact traffic around HM Naval Base and surrounding areas
Major events at Fratton Park, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, and Gunwharf Quays create localised congestion that requires alternative routing strategies
Our delivery planning takes these local traffic conditions into account to provide reliable timeframes for collections and deliveries throughout Portsmouth, adapting to both the city's island geography and the additional challenges presented by its naval and maritime activities.
Key Delivery Routes in Portsmouth
Our Portsmouth couriers regularly service these key routes and business areas:
Portsmouth city centre to HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Regular deliveries to Queen Alexandra Hospital and healthcare facilities
Service between Portsmouth International Port and local businesses
Portsmouth to Southampton via the M27, providing connections between two major port cities
Routes connecting Portsmouth with Gosport, Fareham, Havant and the wider Hampshire region
We service all Portsmouth postcodes (PO1-PO6) and have established delivery routes throughout the city and surrounding areas, making us the ideal choice for your local and regional same day delivery needs across this strategically important maritime location.
Industries We Serve in Portsmouth
Engineering Firms
Same Day Delivery Support for Technical, Time-Sensitive Jobs
Portsmouth Engineering Courier → View all Engineering Firms servicesInterior Designers
Trusted by Designers Who Don’t Leave Delivery to Chance
Portsmouth Interior Design Courier → View all Interior Designers servicesAntiques Dealers
Trusted to Move the Rare and Delicate
Portsmouth Antiques Courier → View all Antiques Dealers servicesConstruction Firms
Trusted Courier Partner for Builders, Joiners & Construction Firms
Portsmouth Construction Courier → View all Construction Firms servicesHotel & Hospitality
Fast, Flexible Delivery for Hospitality Businesses
Portsmouth Hospitality Courier → View all Hotel & Hospitality servicesIndependent Retailers
From Warehouse to Display, We Keep Retail Moving
Portsmouth Retail Courier → View all Independent Retailers servicesSmall Business Firms
Trusted by Small Businesses Who Need It Done Right
Portsmouth Small Business Courier → View all Small Business Firms servicesAuctioneers
Trusted by Auction Houses to Move What Matters
Portsmouth Auction Courier → View all Auctioneers servicesOur Complete Fleet
Whether it's one fragile antique chair or full load of bespoke joinery, we've got the right vehicle, the right equipment, and the right team to handle it properly. Every vehicle comes equipped with straps, blankets, and experienced handlers.
| Vehicle Type | Length | Width | Height | Weight (KG) | Pallet Space | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Bike | 30cm | 25cm | 25cm | 5kg | 0 | Legal documents, time-critical parts, parcels |
| Small Van | 1m | 120cm | 100cm | 400kg | 1 | Architectural drawings, designer chairs, small antiques |
| Midi Van | 1.9m | 120cm | 100cm | 600kg | 2 | Bespoke furniture pieces, retail displays, equipment |
| SWB Van | 2.4m | 120cm | 120cm | 800kg | 2 | Medium furniture, exhibition equipment, small machinery |
| LWB Van | 3.2m | 120cm | 170cm | 1100kg | 3 | Multiple furniture items, office relocations, materials |
| XLWB Van | 4.2m | 120cm | 170cm | 1100kg | 4 | Large volume goods, full furniture sets, equipment |
| Luton Van | 4m | 200cm | 200cm | 800kg | 6 | Valuable antiques, furniture collections, artwork |
| 7.5 Tonne Lorry | 5.5m | 240cm | 220cm | 2500kg | 10 | Commercial goods, multiple pallets, showroom stock |
| 18 Tonne Lorry | 8.3m | 250cm | 260cm | 9000kg | 16 | Kitchen installations, manufactured joinery, machinery |
| 26 Tonne Lorry | 9.1m | 250cm | 260cm | 15000kg | 18 | Construction materials, heavy goods, multiple collections |
| 44 Tonne Lorry | 13.4m | 249cm | 260cm | 28000kg | 26 | Large scale commercial moves, industrial equipment |
Motor Bike
Small Van
Midi Van
SWB Van
LWB Van
XLWB Van
Luton Van
7.5 Tonne Lorry
18 Tonne Lorry
26 Tonne Lorry
44 Tonne Lorry
Need Help Choosing the Right Vehicle?
Our team can help determine the perfect vehicle for your specific requirements. Contact us for expert advice on handling your valuable or unusual items.
Need Same Day Delivery in Portsmouth?
Need a same day delivery in Portsmouth? Our local team understands the unique challenges of this naval city and can collect and deliver your time-critical packages promptly, navigating Portsmouth's island geography with ease.
Call our Southampton office: 02381 550331
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