Opinion, analysis and views on the trends in road transport, haulage and logistics

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.

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Resource planning software for the transport industry: no longer just for the big boys

2024-10-10T17:08:00+01:00

Operators and suppliers in the transport and distribution industry are fast becoming aware of the benefits associated with using an efficient enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, but they can be forgiven for not fully understanding how to select a solution that best fits their business model.

How transport and logistics providers can drive successful post-M&A integration

2024-10-08T16:01:00+01:00

The transport sector has been operating under turbulent conditions for the past few years, facing substantial cost increases amid unprecedented global pressures and economic and social disruption. These circumstances come amid wider transformation in the sector, as emerging EV technologies, cleaner vehicle fleet options, and innovations posed by artificial intelligence ...

Why hauliers are turning to asset disposal specialists to sell used vehicles

2024-10-02T15:55:00+01:00

Hauliers are facing the challenge of disposing of their ageing vehicles to generate funds to invest in new, more efficient models.

Driver CPC changes good news for transport industry

2024-09-30T12:56:00+01:00

We are firm believers that Driver CPC is a good thing, for people in logistics and for the wider public as it creates a more efficient and safer industry.

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Skills investment will be needed to future-proof supply chains

2024-09-25T15:59:00+01:00

Alongside a number of RHA colleagues, I attended the Labour Party conference this week. It provided a unique opportunity for us to engage with decision-makers on behalf of our members and to highlight the criticality of our sector to the nation’s economy. Throughout the main speeches and the various fringe ...

The need for radical transformation in the transportation of goods

2024-09-20T12:05:00+01:00

We all recognise that transportation of goods needs to be more sustainable. Stats show that the logistics sector is the source of just over a third of global CO2 emissions, so it’s critical our industry prioritises this issue and plays an active role in driving proactive change. Days like tomorrow’s ...

Prevent insolvency by knowing the warning signs

2024-09-10T16:51:00+01:00

Business insolvency is a multi-faceted issue driven by a range of concerns, from a lack of meaningful management information to a bad corporate culture. These problems need scrutinising closely to understand the leading drivers of a fleet operators’ insolvency. Doing so can offer a chance of recovery, providing liquidation isn’t ...

Business Distress Index – where does the transport & logistics sector rank?

2024-09-06T14:46:00+01:00

The Business Distress Index, released quarterly by Real Business Rescue, paints a picture of the financial health of UK SMEs across various sectors, including industrial transportation and logistics. It fleshes out the journey travelled by each sector under a range of trading conditions influenced by external factors, such as the ...

A ZEV mandate for HGVs: opportunity or disaster?

2024-09-03T16:36:00+01:00

HGVs account for over 6% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, placing a significant responsibility on our sector to decarbonise. The transition to zero-emission vehicles is well underway, with every OEM already growing its electric vehicle portfolio. So, what would a ZEV mandate for HGVs mean for OEMs already facing the ...

How haulage firms can combat rising costs

2024-08-30T14:22:00+01:00

The number of businesses in the road transport sector entering administration has more than trebled over the past three years, with 68 companies going under in the first half of 2024 alone, compared with 20 in the first six months of 2022.

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