Read the latest opinions, analysis and views on the trends in road transport, haulage and logistics, from experts in the industry to the thoughts of our own team of experienced journalists.

Latest opinions

Thomas Olsson

AI in the world of logistics: How’s the future looking?

2024-04-08T16:17:00+01:00

Logistics, especially heavy logistics, is still very old fashioned and hasn’t really embraced change. I always remember one of my first visits to a transport company more than 20 years ago, when we did a system upgrade and introduced the internet at the time when the depot was using modems.

Mike ParrNew

The latest blow to fresh produce imports

2024-04-04T14:29:00+01:00

The introduction of new fixed charges on imports of fresh produce and plants is yet another blow to the already fragile fresh produce sector which has already been hit by so many additional costs and challenges due to the post-Brexit border control plans.

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A dedicated logistics minister would boost industry confidence

2024-03-22T16:26:00+00:00

We talk a lot about collaboration at the RHA. Indeed, it’s one of the six defined values that our staff decided we should live by as a trade association, and we proudly hold ourselves to that standing commitment.

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GXO likely to swallow Wincanton’s operations and brand…

2024-03-22T15:35:00+00:00

It’s been interesting to see the Wincanton acquisition unfold in recent weeks. Following GXO’s offer, CMA CGM have not increased theirs, leaving just one on the table.