Richard Smith, RHA Managing Director, said: “We welcome the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves’ commitment to planning reform in her speech today. “Reform of the National Planning Policy Framework is something we’ve long campaigned for and will help developers get on with building the new safe and secure lorry parks and truckstops… Read more »
Ripping up the rule book: Bretts Transport says redefining customer care in the haulage business is key to bucking the trend
The haulage and transportation industry is undergoing a seismic shift. With nearly 500 haulage businesses entering insolvency in 2023, the unprecedented turbulence experienced in recent years has sent shockwaves throughout every corner of the industry. Mitigating the fallout from concurrent issues such as Brexit, driver shortages, the cost-of-living… Read more »
Eurotunnel at 30: driving innovation for European road freight
As Eurotunnel celebrates its 30th anniversary, one of its largest commercial users is marking 2,600 journeys through the tunnel every month – more than 30,000 annually. Europa Road, the dedicated European road freight division of Europa Worldwide Group, was one of the very first transport companies to establish express… Read more »
Thames Group sets new industry standard with cost-effective one-way logistics services
Alongside their standard round-trip haulage services, Thames Group are redefining how goods are transported across the UK by additionally offering a one-way delivery solution. By utilising a nationwide network of clients, Thames Group can take care of customers that don’t have a return load by organising a different delivery for… Read more »
West Road Haulage Acquire New DAF Duo From Local DAF Dealer
West Road Haulage, Staffordshire based family-owned haulage company, has purchased two New Generation DAF XD 450 rigid trucks. Supplied by local Motus Commercials dealerships in Burton and Derby, these vehicles will enter operation to deliver nationally and internationally, specialising in bulk, industrial and construction haulage. The XDs are a… Read more »
XPO Logistics hits 10-year partnership milestone with Nissan Renault
LONDON, UK — 5 March 2024 — XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, is celebrating ten years of transport partnership with automotive giant Nissan Renault. The relationship began in 2014 when Nissan Renault ended a previous contract and sought a different partner. XPO… Read more »
New service launches for businesses trading with the Republic of Ireland
The Office for National Statistics estimates that British exports of goods to the Republic of Ireland amounted to £28bn in 2023. To support this important trading relationship, European road freight expert Europa Road is extending its unique Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) service, Europa Flow, on all daily routes between the… Read more »
Brown Recycling onboards quartet of rugged IVECO X-Way Hookloaders
Brown Recycling Ltd is no stranger to the mission-focused IVECO lineup with Daily 7.2-tonne, Eurocargo 18- tonne, and IVECO S-Way tractor units earning their keep on the Stoke-on-Trent company’s waste management fleet. The latest additions to its growing fleet are four new IVECO X-Way 8×4 hookloaders (AD360X42Z OFF). Finished in… Read more »
DX opens two additional new 2-Man Supersites
DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-Man, and logistics services, is pleased to announce the expansion of its 2-Man division with the opening of two additional new Supersites in the North West and London. The two locations based in Middleton (North West) and Heathrow… Read more »
Paragon Bank supports Shilling Group with a £2.75 million Invoice Finance facility to assist in the acquisition of Simmonds Transport Limited
Paragon Bank’s SME Lending division has facilitated a £2.75m funding solution to support Shilling Group’s acquisition of Telford-based specialist logistics company Simmonds Transport. The trading arm of Birmingham-based Shilling Group secured an invoice finance facility from Paragon, enabling the company to raise finance against Simmonds Transport’s debtor book from existing… Read more »