Some great advice from peggydeckboy , if unsure on anything , never be afraid to ask other drivers in the restaurant on the ferry , for example if you are delivering to Poland and see Polish trucks boarding at Calais , see what they look like , so you recognize them in the drivers lounge to ask what time the factory closes for your delivery , can you park inside the factory overnight for security and use their canteen and showers ?
Most drivers , regardless of which country they are from , would be glad to fill in the facts , such as truck bans , good places to park and so on .
A lot of UK drivers driving in Europe got by with arm and hand signals for basic communications abroad , if lost , somebody in a car would say follow me , then insist that you do not pay for the drinks and food they got for you in the cafe .
Most transport firms have their address written on the cab or trailer , so you see a fridge trailer boarding the ferry with an Almeria address , on your drop is that area , ask away .