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Welcome to the place where we share our thoughts on the freight industry
Our experienced team will be posting important information, comment on the present and future as well as tips on how to get the best from your freight partner.
Thanks for reading – The Espace Team
Autumn Statement 2016 what does it Mean for Freight?
The long awaited autumn statement has arrived. After what could be called an ‘Eventful’ year it is very interesting to see how the government will look to tackle the future obstacles brought about by Brexit. The government has promised a few things such as ‘Building...
Brexit… 5 months on… A forwarder’s perspective.
Interview with Tony Shally. M.D Espace Europe, a European road freight specialist. Question : How did you feel now 5 months on from the Brexit referendum. Tony : As the owner of a European road freight company, we rely on the free movement of goods within Europe and a...
What Effect does European Haulage have on our Environment?
In recent weeks, it has been brought into question whether the EU is a global leader in Climate Diplomacy. It has been brought to light that the EU still adopts an outdated vehicle emissions test. This doesn’t look great when put together with their extremely slow...
Espace Supporting Excellence
Here's Tony our managing director talking about how Investors in Excellence has helped improve our business...
Espace Flying High
Here at Espace we specialise in European Road Freight and we see lots of shipments being delivered on time. Here is one of the more Abnormal loads we delivered last week. Last week we delivered 2 aircraft wings on an extendable flatbed trailer from Austria to...
French trade – Liberté, égalité, fraternité
French trade - "Liberté, égalité, fraternité" "Liberty, equality, fraternity", the national motto of France speaks volumes about the country and the major part it plays in Europe and across the world. Holding the title as the leading exporter of...
SOLAS changes – 1st July 2016
Are you ready for the new “SOLAS” regulations coming in to effect on 1st July? If you’re reading this with a puzzled expression on your face and fear in your heart, don’t worry. It’s fine! This article will explain everything you need to know about "SOLAS" and...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 5
The Summary Over the last few months this series has aimed to explore and discuss various issues surrounding the upcoming referendum. While trying to remain impartial the focus has been mostly on the effects to various industries and the positive and...
Europe: In or out, we do both! Part 4
The effects on industry part 3 Those of you who have been following this series will be aware that the last few parts have focused upon the effects industries may face in the event of a possible British exit from the European Union. Previously we have touched...
Belgium Kilometre Charge – April 1st 2016
Belgium Kilometre Charge - April 1st 2016 From the 1st April 2016 all heavy good vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes registered in Belgium or Europe that carry goods will be introduced to the new Kilometre Charge and will be required to equip an OBU (on board...