The freight forwarding and road haulage industry in the UK is at a pivotal moment in 2024. As a critical component of the global supply chain, the sector faces a complex array of challenges shaped by Brexit, technological innovation, sustainability demands, and global economic uncertainties. This article delves deep into these facets, offering insights into … Read more…

As long ago as November 2020, the British government set the UK on track to become the fastest nation in the G7 to decarbonise cars and vans. The target is for all new petrol and diesel cars and vans to be phased out by 2030. The government’s stated aim is to improve air quality in … Read more…

Essex road haulage, and in fact a lot of the economy of Essex in general, has been historically based around The Confederation of Cinque Ports– a collection of coastal towns in Essex, Kent, Sussex which were brought together to support military and trade activities in England back in the 1060’s. It’s hard to understand how … Read more…

Any company that relies on haulage in Essex will be keen to ensure that it’s only paying what it should in relation to haulage rates. It’s understandable that some are looking for a straightforward price when it comes to haulage rates in Essex, but there are many factors that need to be considered when trying … Read more…

While Brexit negotiations are still underway and nothing is yet set in stone, the possibility of a no-dealBrexit seems even more likely. The concept of a no-deal Brexit has undoubtedly worried many, with Whitehall even issuing guidance to different industries in the event of a no-deal. So, what does a no-deal Brexit really mean for … Read more…

Channel challenges for road hauliers   Ask any long-distance UK haulier what the biggest problem they experience is, and he or she will probably answer Channel crossings. “Operation Stack” was at its worst in 2015 when a queue of 4,600 lorries covered 30 miles of the M20, and was calculated to be costing the UK … Read more…

New EU rulings may affect small hauliers in fleet acquisition   The EU has moved a step forward on new legislation changing the way that CO2 emissions are measured and also published.  Manufacturers of all new lorries will have to make public both the engine fuel efficiency and the aerodynamic performance of the tractor unit … Read more…

While a lot of public attention has been focused on the proposed changes to HGV access to London, there are several schemes designed to improve both road safety and traffic congestion that will have a significant effect on the UK road haulage industry. Here’s the DMG Freight Services guide to planned and potential road alterations … Read more…