The RHA says the reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport will unlock economic potential in the region. The South Yorkshire Mayor has announced £30m investment in the major infrastructure scheme which is set to create new jobs and boost growth. The RHA stresses that the haulage and logistics sector will play… Read more »
Collett & Sons Successfully Transports 198Te Transformer To Gretna Grid Stability Facility
Collett and Sons Ltd, a UK based leading specialist heavy transport, has successfully completed the transportation and final installation of a 198Te Transformer from Heysham Port to Scotland’s Gretna Grid Stability Facility. The project commenced with Collett receiving the Transformer at Heysham Port. Measuring 10.2m L x 3.7m W x… Read more »
Fast forwarding sustainable logistics through collaboration
Since being welcomed into the ZenFreight consortium last year, Gregory Group, is set to receive 14 new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) into the fleet, charged by a newly installed infrastructure, further propelling the company towards its net zero by 2038 target. ZenFreight is part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission… Read more »
Collett & Sons Successfully Completes Complex Transportation of 234Te Stator
Collett and Sons Ltd, a leading specialist heavy transport provider, has successfully completed the transportation of a 234Te stator from Heysham Port, to Gretna Grid Stability Facility, Scotland. Collett’s reputation for handling the most demanding transport projects has again been underscored with this project requiring careful planning, expert execution and… Read more »
XPO Logistics partners with DCS Group for full truck load logistics services in the UK
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has partnered with DCS Group, a key UK distributor and manufacturer that works with hundreds of brands to create numerous household-name products. The new partnership will benefit from XPO Logistics’ expertise in the fast-moving consumer goods… Read more »
FreightForce Announces Strategic Acquisition of MA and HV Medler
FreightForce, a driving force in the freight and logistics industry, is excited to announce the acquisition of Norfolk-based MA and HV Medler (Haulage) Limited, signalling a strong start to 2025. This strategic partnership unites two strong brands with long-standing reputations, loyal customers and a shared commitment to excellence and sustainability…. Read more »
Ferry surcharges on hauliers – RHA addressing members’ concerns
Several RHA members in Northern Ireland have reported that ferry operator CLdN (formerly Seatruck) has introduced surcharges to hauliers using their services. We understand they’ve launched a new system where operators using more than their standard booking allocations have to pay 100 percent surcharge on additional slots. This follows the… Read more »
M&H Carriers celebrates a year of growth, investment, and community impact
One of Scotland’s leading delivery firms, M&H Carriers, is reflecting on a year of growth and investment as it reinforced its position as a leader in the Scottish logistics sector. A £250,000 investment in its Aberdeen operations was a pivotal milestone for the company, providing enhancements to critical infrastructure, an… Read more »
Pioneering haulage firm commits to HVO – after doing the maths
A family-owned haulier is championing HVO after making a commitment to sustainability for its customers. T&J Haulage, which is based in Ribble Valley and this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, says using the diesel alternative HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in its fleet has enabled them to meet demands from sustainability-conscious… Read more »
Truck Cartel opt-in deadline extended to 28 February
The RHA (Road Haulage Association) is pleased to confirm that the Competition Appeal Tribunal has agreed to its request to extend time to opt in to the Truck Cartel claim to 28 February 2025. The RHA is delighted that many thousands of operators have already opted into the claim. However,… Read more »
