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The Road Haulage Association welcomes Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s acknowledgement that “Our road haulage industry is right at the heart of the £110 billion of trade that takes place between the UK and EU every year”. However, the Association has concerns regarding Government’s latest legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its post-Brexit preparations. […]
Reacting to the announcement that the issue of cross-border traffic between Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic has been resolved, Road Haulage Association chief executive Richard Burnett said: “We hope that the successful outcome of these particular border issues can be reflected in negotiations over cross-border traffic between other EU member states. However, our big concern […]
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed yesterday’s announcement by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling of a £345.3 million funding package to improve local roads and public transport across the country. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “As we know, traffic congestion costs the economy billions of pounds each year as a result of traffic delays […]
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the heavy fine the European Commission has imposed on Scania for being part of a price fixing cartel over 14 years – but pointed out it does nothing to pay UK hauliers back for the money they’ve spent on overpriced lorries. Earlier, the Commission announced they were fining Scania […]
Road Haulage Association director of policy and public affairs Rod McKenzie who was in Downing Street for the announcement said: “Ministers said the plans would mean the ‘free-est and most frictionless possible trade’ with Europe. This could include a ‘temporary customs union’ after Brexit to prevent border problems.” Since the UK voted to leave the […]
The RHA is concerned that hauliers may be in for a surprise when the time comes to renew their insurance premiums since the Lord Chancellor released details of a proposed change to the way that compensation payments are calculated. The discount (or interest) rate used to calculate these payouts will be cut from 2.5% to […]
Following a visit to witness for himself the mayhem at the Port of Calais, Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Freight Transport, Rob Flello (@RobFlelloMP) said: “Despite Eurotunnel now becoming a fortress, the access roads have become like a virtual war zone, unsafe for motorists and professional drivers. If Calais is to survive as the […]