Archive: Road freight

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 30th, November, 2023

EU rolling out CO2 linked road toll increases

European road freight rates will be under pressure from the 1st December as a new toll system linked to CO2 emissions begins its roll-out in Germany, with the rest of…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 18th, August, 2023

Asia and freight market update; August 2023

The container shipping line’s capacity management is driving rate recovery from Asia to the US, Europe and the Med, while the quiet summer period continued in airfreight markets during July,…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 26th, July, 2023

Asia freight market update; July 2023

A subdued peak season, followed by a lengthy slack period, will prompt further rate erosion from Asia to Europe, while rising imports have been driving trans-Pacific spot rates up and…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 7th, December, 2022

New EU border checks could cause massive cargo delays

Schengen countries are tightening up security at external borders and Imperial College calculate it could result in 30 mile traffic jams at Dover and five hour queues at the Eurotunnel.…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 16th, February, 2022

Asia market update

Ahead of Asia's Lunar New Year holidays, the market for ocean and rail was particularly congested, with high demand and rates. With factories across China reopening this week, after the…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 13th, January, 2022

Government to fund 11K HGV drivers

The UK government has offered contracts worth £34.5m to train up to 11,000 new lorry drivers, to alleviate the ongoing supply chain squeeze caused by the pandemic and Brexit. HGV…

By Paul Kelly in News Posted: 27th, April, 2020

China to UK road service flying as air rates soar

With transit times on our overland road route not much longer than some air bridge services, but far cheaper, it is becoming the service of choice for large time-sensitive shipments.…

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Global freight update

20th, August, 2020

Some areas of global trade continue to experience extreme congestion, while other areas are operating…

Disruption and now surcharges at Felixstowe

25th, September, 2020

With ongoing disruption continuing at Felixstowe, Maersk and OOCL have warned customers of delays, some…

Revised Border Operating Model released

2nd, November, 2020

The Government has released a comprehensive update to their Border Operating Model, detailing import and…