Welcome to This Week in Freight, your go-to source for the latest haulage and road freight news and advice in the UK.
Every Friday, we gather the week’s top stories affecting fleet managers, operators, and drivers, keeping you informed on industry trends, updates, and key developments.
💶 Border blunders: EU fines to watch out for
Fines for border breaches are on the rise in 2025, with hauliers facing steep penalties for non-compliance.
From customs to transport violations, this article outlines what’s changing, and how to avoid getting caught out.
→ See what fines hauliers face at EU borders.
🚛 Tesco’s multi-million £ logistics expansion
Tesco is investing millions in a new automated distribution centre at London Gateway to boost resilience, scale its network, and speed up deliveries.
It’s a big move — and a sign of what’s next in grocery logistics and the growing opportunities for London haulage companies.
→ Read what Tesco’s latest investment means for freight.
📦 Know your numbers: tariff codes explained
Tariff codes are the backbone of cross-border freight. Get them wrong, and you risk delays, overpaying, or worse.
Our new guide breaks down the Harmonised System, finding the right code, and avoiding costly errors.
→ Learn how to classify your goods correctly.
📸 In-cab cameras: surveillance or safety?
Driver-facing cameras have earned a bad reputation, but are they really the enemy?
A new opinion piece by Nadeem Raza, CEO at Microlise, argues they’re actually a safety ally when used transparently and fairly.
→ Read the case for keeping cameras in the cab.
🚛 Chill in transit: your cold chain playbook
Cold chain logistics isn’t just about keeping things cold, it’s about preserving quality, safety, and value.
From pharma to food, our guide covers temperature control, common pitfalls, and how to optimise every step. If you move perishable goods, you need this.
→ Get the complete guide to cold chain logistics.
🔐 Protect your data, protect your fleet
Data breaches aren’t just an IT issue, they’re a business risk.
This piece by Alain Samaha, president at Teletrac Navman, explains how fleets can improve data protection by adopting a ‘privacy by design’ mindset from the ground up.
