In the run up to the Spring Statement on 23 March, the RHA is urging the Chancellor to support the thousands of small hauliers and coach companies who keep Britain moving. They are now at breaking point, operating under severe pressures with huge increases in wage, fuel, and energy costs… Read more »
Showstopping Krone trailer measures up for high profile operator
BH Cecil & Sons Ltd, the family-owned international transporter, has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider specially adapted to accommodate a DAF 3.1m wheelbase tractor with tag axle, thereby keeping within the overall Euro vehicle length limit of 16.5m. From its Blakeney base in Gloucestershire, BH Cecil operates… Read more »
Prioritise the UK Border to Keep Trade Moving, Logistics UK Warns Government
The publication of today’s (09 February 2022) Public Accounts Committee report “EU Exit: UK Border Post transition” shows that government needs to place an urgent focus on arrangements at the nation’s borders if trade and passenger traffic is not to grind to a halt from this summer onwards. As Sarah… Read more »
The small Southampton-based haulage business making a big impact in the face of ongoing sector challenges
A Southampton-based haulage company is defying the global challenges in the haulage sector and is seeing accelerated growth all thanks to its adoption of a software solution that offers industry standard EDI messaging. SJG Haulage Ltd, a family-run company operating from Marchwood near to the Port of Southampton began working… Read more »
180 Tonne Super Grid Transformers Delivered to Neart na Gaoithe Wind Farm
Following on from the delivery of two 160 Tonne shunt reactors for Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm, Collett complete stage two of the project, delivering two 180 Tonne super grid transformers to the onshore substation. As with the first stage of the project, Collett were appointed to provide a… Read more »
Travelling to Europe? EU postings declarations portal now online – get ready
The EU postings declarations portal (previously referred to as EU posting of drivers portal) is now available to use. From 2 February, new EU rules mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you may need to register information digitally about your journeys on a new EU web-based portal. This will include details… Read more »
Europa Road Reveals Expansion to Boost Market Share. North, West & East
Pioneering logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group has announced a half million-pound investment to increase its UK European road freight sales network delivered through Europa Road. The operator is expanding from 13 to 16 local sales branch sites. The new locations will extend Europa Road’s footprint and fill geographic gaps across… Read more »
57 Metre Blades for Twentyshilling Wind Farm
Collett & Sons have completed all wind turbine component deliveries to Twentyshilling Wind Farm, located approximately 4.8km south of Sanquhar, in Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Appointed to undertake all planning and deliveries for the 9 Vestas V117 turbines, in June 2021 Collett began transporting the components from King George V… Read more »
Full steam ahead for Spencer ECA and Hiab
World leading provider of on-road load handling equipment, Hiab, was the supplier of choice for Llandysul-head quartered Spencer Environmental Care Associates, when investing in a new hooklift to support its ongoing work on the nationwide HS2 project. The land and forest management company selected Hiab’s next generation hooklift, the MULTILIFT… Read more »
LOGISTICS UK Hosts Summit Addressing Economic Importance of the Short Straits
The UK short straits, the trading routes across the narrowest parts of the English Channel, are a vital asset in Britain’s supply chain but unaddressed issues with border controls and transport infrastructure may impact their resilience and sustainability, according to Logistics UK, the business group representing the industry. Hosting its… Read more »
