Road Haulage

Road freight prices creep up in March, latest TEG Index reveals

The TEG Index revealed that both haulage and courier prices are starting to rise, increasing by 3.2 points overall, to reach 117.7 in March 2024. 
This follows two consecutive months of price declines in January and February. The rise also marks a 2.9 …

Lancashire DAF appoints Leyland Trucks man to senior sales role

Preston based DAF Dealer, Lancashire DAF, has appointed well-known truck industry figure Chris Griffiths as Fleet Sales Manager. He takes responsibility for truck sales to large national fleets. Griffiths replaces long-serving Lancashire DAF fleet sal…

66% surge in rail freight movement at DP World Southampton

Under the Modal Shift Programme, initiated in September, freight moved by rail has leapt from 21 per cent to 35 per cent between last September and February, surpassing road freight.
The programme financially incentivises customers to opt for intermoda…

The new corridors of global trade

Recent crises have shifted global trade routes. How do we facilitate the flow of goods along emerging corridors?
Geopolitical developments over the past few years have redefined trade routes, with freight flows through traditional routes, such as the n…

Concern over lack of facilities for HGV drivers in Oxfordshire

In a statement, the RHA said: “It is crucial that drivers have access to proper roadside facilities if they are to effectively carry out the critical role of keeping supply chains moving.””The lack of safe, secure parking and welfare facilities availab…