More than 70% of European freight is transported by heavy-duty vehicles on land.
Almost all of Europe’s 6.5 million trucks are powered by diesel – alternative powertrains make up just 1% of the fleet.
Despite freight vehicles making up just 2% of aut…
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This significant increase, says IRU, is a combination of a 27% growth in the number of people working in the sector and a rise in salaries.
Between 2013 and 2021, road freight salaries in the EU increased by 18%,…
The EU fleet of goods vehicles
There were nearly 4.0 million goods vehicles registered in the EU in 2022. This number was 1.5 % higher than in 2021 (see Table 1). When looking at the average annual growth rate, no significant changes occurred between …
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Road Freight Transportation Market
Forecast Increase in Revenue:Road Freight Transportation Market size was valued at USD 4.05 Trillion in 2023 and the total Road Freight Transportation revenue is expected to grow by 5.0% from 2024 to 2030, reaching n…
PD Ports has a publicly stated aim to be the UK’s most sustainable port company, with a commitment to reach Net Zero operations by 2040.
Today, we launch our company’s sustainability strategy which, for the first time, marks a formal commitment to PD’s…
To some, Royal Mail’s decision to move its postal deliveries from rail to road, and in turn decommission its remaining fleet of trains (which currently stands at a fleet of six Class 325 electrics), was a long time coming.
In some ways, those people w…
The RHA is pleased to announce that hauliers are set to get more time to prepare for new Direct Vision Standard safety criteria launching later this year.
Officials are set to extend a grace period to six months for hauliers operating in the capital to…
Volvo Trucks’ line-up at the IAA 2024 exhibition will be packed with proof points of Volvo’s determination to decarbonize transport and prevent accidents. Volvo will show trucks with battery-electric powertrains, fuel cells and renewable fuels in combu…
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A growing number of local exporters from across the South Coast are being supported with their shipments by Southampton firm Europa Road, who have reported succes…
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EUROPE: In response to ongoing lorry driver shortages and frequent road congestion at European borders including Turkey-Bulgaria, logistics company Cargo-Partner has introduced a range of intermodal services using rail for the long-dis…
A TRUCK park in Stoke-on-Trent will be celebrated at an annual Staffordshire Business Awards ceremony following its commitment to supporting the local economy.
Longton-based ADS Truck Parking are finalists in the ‘High Street Impact’ category of the St…
Road freight operators are spending more on wages, equipment and services. This article, based on the latest IRU Intelligence Briefing, breaks down their investments and costs.
Total wages (salaries, bonuses and allowances included) in road freight hav…
Kinaxia Logistics has expanded its capacity to transport freight classified as hazardous goods after its Hampshire depot joined a specialist national distribution network.
Lambert Brothers has become a member of the Hazchem Network, providing services …