The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement last week (Thursday 23 January) that there will not be a charging clean air zone (CAZ) in Greater Manchester. The RHA has long campaigned for alternative measures to be introduced to improve air quality that avoid hitting small commercial vehicle operators with additional… Read more »
Road investment key to driving growth, MPs told at RHA Parliamentary Reception
More than 200 guests attended the RHA’s Parliamentary Reception at the Palace of Westminster on 21 January. Operators were joined by parliamentarians, trade associations and other key stakeholders as the Association launched its vision for roads investment which it says would help the Government deliver on its mission to grow… Read more »
Logistics UK Maps Critical Supply Chain Infrastructure and Identifies Cost of Underinvestment
The annual cost of congestion on the Strategic Road Network for HGVs increased by almost £1 billion between 2015 and 2024, according to business group Logistics UK. The findings are included in its new research report “The UK Logistics Network”, which maps the UK’s critical supply chain infrastructure and key… Read more »
Silvertown Tunnel planned to open on 7 April 2025
Transport for London (TfL) and Riverlinx Limited, the consortium designing, building, operating and maintaining the new tunnel, have today (6 January 2025) confirmed that the Silvertown Tunnel is planned to open on 7 April 2025. New bus routes serving the tunnel, which will be free for at least the first… Read more »
Raising Speed Limit for HGVs in Scotland Will Boost Efficiency and Improve Road Safety, says Logistics UK
Transport Scotland’s National Speed Management Review Consultation could see the speed limit for HGVs on single track roads raised to 50 mph: Logistics UK’s Senior Policy Manager Alexandra Herdman says that the move, which will bring Scotland into line with England and Wales, will boost efficiency and reduce C02 without… Read more »
Invest in roads to attract more international visitors and boost economy, RHA urges Government
The RHA has said the Government must invest in roads and infrastructure projects to support its ambitions to welcome 50 million international visitors per year by 2030. Tourism Minister, Sir Chris Bryant MP unveiled the Government’s vision in a speech at the Tourism Alliance Conference where he said collaboration withindustry… Read more »
Foundation work starts on bridge to take A38 highway over HS2 line
HS2 has begun foundation work for a new bridge that will take the high-speed line under a major A road on the outskirts of Lichfield, Staffordshire. An expert team of engineers has started work directly underneath the A38 carriageway at Streethay to create the foundations of the Rykneld Street bridge,… Read more »
Faster transport times across Europe: the Rhenus Group transforms its groupage freight traffic
The international logistics specialist, Rhenus, is restructuring its groupage freight solutions for transporting goods by road in Europe. Following a successful test phase in Germany, the newly organised structure will apply to the entire European network from 8 January 2024 onwards. Rhenus will enable its customers to enjoy much shorter… Read more »
CargoBeamer Secures 140 Million Euro in Investment Capital
Leipzig-based company receives 90 million euros from transport ministries in Germany and Switzerland for new terminal construction projects CargoBeamer, the leading logistics company for fast, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly freight transport in Europe, has received commitments totaling 140 million Euro from public and private investors as part of its current… Read more »
Construct IT and Wienerberger build on strong foundations with new nationwide 4-year contract award.
From the Ground Up: Construct IT and Wienerberger build on strong foundations with new nationwide 4-year contract award. Construct IT are delighted to announce the award of a significant increase of contracted volume with Wienerberger, the world’s largest brick manufacturer, for 2024. The contract, a milestone in the young history… Read more »
