Category: Artic Transport

Artic Moffet Job Delivery from St Albans to London Excel Centre 07.10.2024

December 4, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Event Goods Transport from St Albans to London’s ExCeL Centre with Moffett Precision

At Sussex Transport, we’re proud to provide reliable, efficient transport solutions for clients across the Southeast and beyond. Recently, our driver Phil captured some shots of our Artic and Moffett combination in action as we collected pallet loads of exhibition goods...

August 14, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Precision and Teamwork: Tandem Hiab Lift for a Motor Dealer in Crawley

At Sussex Transport, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional lifting and logistics solutions, even when the task is complex and time-sensitive - or urgent, as it was in this case. Recently, we were called to assist a well-known motor dealer...

August 9, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Expanding Our Fleet: Introducing Our First 26t Rigid Moffett Vehicle

At Sussex Transport, we're constantly evolving to meet the needs of our clients, and we're excited to announce the latest addition to our fleet—a 26t Moffett Vehicle! This is a significant milestone for us as it marks the first time...

July 25, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Our Role in the MG Feature at Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024

At Sussex Transport, we pride ourselves on handling complex logistical challenges with precision and efficiency. Our recent collaboration with Littlehampton Welding Limited for the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2024 exemplifies our expertise in delivering and helping with the unload and...

Best in Show - Road Transport Expo Palfinger Sussex

July 17, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

We won Best in Show at UK Road Transport Expo

We are thrilled to share that Sussex Transport recently participated in, and won a rosette, at the UK Road Transport Expo. Invited by our esteemed partners at Palfinger UK. This annual event, held at the prestigious Road Transport Expo, showcases...

July 4, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

The Value of FORS for Hauliers in Surrey: Ensuring Excellence in Transportation

In an industry where safety, efficiency, and sustainability are paramount, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has become a cornerstone for haulage companies operating in Surrey and its proximity to London. Initially developed by Transport for London (TfL), FORS sets...

May 24, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Seamless Logistics Spotlight: Sussex Transport at Brighton Spiegeltent

At Sussex Transport, we recently had the pleasure of orchestrating a critical delivery for the beloved Brighton Spiegeltent Event, an annual celebration of creativity that brings together a vibrant mix of circus, cabaret, and dance right in the heart of...

April 12, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Ticket Information for the Sussex Transport Senior Cup Final

We've loved being main sponsor for this fantastic cup this year and can't wait for the final. We are pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the Sussex Transport Senior Cup Final between Hastings United and Horsham....

October 12, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Safely Navigating the Extraordinary: Our Nationwide Abnormal Load Escort Service

In the world of transportation, not all loads are created equal. Some shipments defy convention, pushing the boundaries of size, shape, and weight. These extraordinary loads require more than just a truck and driver—they demand expertise, precision, and meticulous...

June 28, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Preserving History: Railway Carriage Lift, Transport & Relocation in Brighton

Let's step into (or onto) the fascinating world of the Volks Railway in Brighton, a true gem of heritage and history and something we're really pleased to be part of. We recently had the distinct honour of being entrusted with...

June 7, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Streamlining Logistics at Goodwood: Trusted Event Haulage & Lifting Services

Event logistics and solutions at Goodwood Goodwood, located in West Sussex, stands as a prestigious and internationally renowned site, on the events side of things it hosts a plethora of major events throughout the year. And it just so happens...

May 24, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Successful Hiab Container and Cabin delivery to Guildford Construction Site

The lifting, planning and driver team has done it again with another successful contract lift for a new construction site in Guildford. The project involved delivering and installing three shipping containers and a portable site cabin to the site, which...

May 11, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

This art trail is the Ewe-nique experience you’ve been looking for!

It's that time of year again and we've been busy helping out the wonderful local charity - Martlets, with the initial stages of the Art Trail that is set to hit Brighton and Hove this autumn. The Team have had...

March 27, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Low Loader, France, Shepherds Hut – Bliss

Moving large and heavy objects can be a challenging task, especially when the loading and unloading locations cannot accommodate a lorry loader / hiab crane vehicle. In some cases, low loader vehicles then become the ideal solution. Especially for transporting...

January 10, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Best Practices in Transport & Haulage Load Security

When transporting goods, one of the most important aspects is load security. It is crucial for several reasons, not least of which is safety. An insecure load can quickly (or slowly) become loose, and once that happens, it can become...

June 29, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

AHU Transport & Crane Lifting West Sussex to Berkshire

We've talked a lot about Contract Lifts recently - and this job (which required a lot of planning) led to an offload and store job in Ford West Sussex, with ongoing transport and offload in Berkshire. Aside from getting the...

April 29, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Sussex Based Artic Fleet gets a refresh

Here at Sussex Transport we run a cyclical vehicle replacement and update programme to ensure the fleet is modern, safe and compliant, and capable. This year we've already had updates to our 18t fleet, new vans and 2 hiab crane...

February 14, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Transport from Sussex to Glasgow – Scottish Event Campus

From Sussex to Glasgow, and the stunning Scottish Event Campus. This was the first time driver Simon had been to the SEC and we've all had a bit of a peek at the beautiful venue since he fired these photos...

January 13, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Self Storage & Used Shipping Container Industry – what a year

A bumpy 2021 for the container industry - how did we fair? The container industry certainly found itself on the news quite a lot in 2021. Starting back in 2020 the pandemic caused lockdowns that instantly hit orders and...

January 13, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Transport and Logistics in 2021 – Some Stats from our Team

Statistics were one constant throughout 2021, on the TV, in the papers, and on social media feeds. They appeared pretty much everywhere we looked. So as the year turned we thought it might be nice to round up a few...

November 25, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

What is CLOCS? CLOCS Transport & Haulage Company

What is CLOCS? Good question! In simple terms CLOCS is an abbreviation of Construction Logistics and Community Safety. A national standard aimed at ensuring all stakeholders in the construction industry follow a best practise when it comes to health...

November 15, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Railway Logistics – 220m of Track Moved, Lifted, Transported & Delivered

We recently completed a tricky rail track move for a Somerset based railway museum. We were originally contacted earlier this year by the museum (based in Yeovil) after being donated a whopping 220 metres of redundant track. Our task was to...

September 7, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Rear Steer Wafer Deck Low Height Trailer Transport time….

That's a mouthful hey... Rear Steer Wafer Deck Low Height Trailer. Sometimes we need to get these combinations together to get a job done, and this was no exception. Is it wrong that we got a little excited when our...

August 18, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Lifting In and Shifting Out – The Warren Festival Logistics

Those of you who live in Brighton and the surrounding areas will almost certainly be aware of "The Warren". An event dubbed by the organisors as a festival-within-a-festival the Warren is a multi-venue festival hub and member of the Brighton...

June 15, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Generator Transport made simple – From A to B

A customer of ours recently said, "the Sussex Transport fleet really is top-notch". We do tend to agree. Our team of directors, logistics experts, drivers, and planners work hard extremely hard to ensure the fleet is modern, safe, compliant, and...

June 7, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Well done team! FORS Silver Haulier Status Renewed

Updated - June 2021 - We've been awarded FORS Silver status for another year - Well done to the team involved. May 2020 - We are pleased to confirm that Sussex Transport has once again been accredited with a FORS...

May 11, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Safecontractor Status as Secure as our Loads

Renewals for our accreditations come around pretty quickly when you sit in our compliance department. We operate many services in many industries and this undoubtedly means that there are plenty of people and organisations to keep happy. Not least you,...

HIAB job Studio Hardie Convoy 7 - Sonic 11.02.2021

April 27, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

TV Design Studio & West Sussex Winery Staycation PODs delivered without a ‘hiccup’

Every good logistics operator loves a challenge right! Last year one of our existing clients (a bit of a TV superstar) had an exciting project they were working on, which posed a collection of challenges for us and our team...

January 14, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Shepherds Hut Delivery Company Sussex to Northamptonshire

You know we love a Shepherd's Hut, and this was one of our favourites to date. It was a lovely colour, beautifully fitted out, headed into the garden of a stunning home for some wonderfully nice, and extremely happy new...

November 5, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

8 Logistical Elements to Transport Fine Art Buddha’s from Thailand to Surrey, UK

Last month one of our valued clients touched base with us to step in and take care of the end to end transport and location of some Buddha's. We love moving fine art, sculptures and statues, most often they are...

October 27, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What is a Vehicle Marshaller? Banksman or Traffic Marshall & Do they need training?

What is a vehicle Marshaller (banksman / traffic marshall)? I've been told I am the vehicle marshall at work but I've not been trained, should I be concerned? We hear these questions reasonably often and it's imperative for anyone...

October 5, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What is a Moffett Forklift – Truck Mounted Forklift from Sussex to Scotland

Not everyone is lucky enough to have a forklift truck on site to help unload a great big artic truck full of goodies. Having a forklift onsite is not exactly cheap. It's not just the cost of the forklift truck....

September 4, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Pontoon Transport Delivery and Lifting using hiab crane & lorry loader

When we received an enquiry last month about collection, delivery and positioning of 2 large pontoons from a client to 2 seperate locations in Waltham Cross and Poplar, East London we knew just the vehicle and team to put in...

August 21, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

16.5t Low Loader Roto-Telehandler Transport – Kent to Sussex

We've got a collection of specialist trailers on our plant and machinery transport fleet and recently sent one of the team and his trailer off to Dover. Not for a trip across the channel but to collect a client's Roto-Telehandler...

August 21, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Air Handling Unit Transport & Crane Lifting – Brighton Sussex

How is this for a tight spot! Our client needed a group of air handling units lifted into a location on a roof in the bustling city of Brighton & Hove in Sussex. The job was a contract lift. This...

August 6, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Safe As Houses: Artic Crane Goes Up & Over In South London

We were recently requested to assist in the moving into place of some balcony frames to a newly built property in South Norwood, London. This leafy suburb is more commonly known for the home of Football team Crystal Palace as...

July 22, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Using a Hiab Lorry Loader instead of Mobile Crane & Transport

More and more construction projects require safe and heavy lifting of component parts into position as modular building and offsite manufacturing become more the norm. In many cases a flatbed artic or rigid flatbed turns up with items ready for...

July 14, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Hot Tub Crane Lift Over House in Worthing, West Sussex

When a local resident called to confirm they wanted a hot tub moved out of their recently renovated property our planners and lifting team jumped into action. Hot Tubs can often be moved on their sides, on dollies, down the...

July 6, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What is Cabotage in Haulage UK & Europe? And what is illegal Cabotage?

We've started to see an increasing number of illegal cabotage related cases in our industry press recently and it seems the UK are clamping down that little bit harder as we move through 2020. What is Cabotage? Once a haulier...

June 11, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Contract Lift – Water Tank Haulage from Southampton to Warwickshire

We recently worked on an exciting logistics project which included the delivery and positioning of a 10 tonne water treatment tank at a plant in Warwickshire. After site visits at both Southampton and Studley in Warwickshire, we were tasked with...

June 3, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Challenge our Artic Team and Fleet

We are pretty confident that when you combine our expert planning team, with experienced, highly skilled drivers, and an exceptional fleet we can make almost anything happen for you. Our articulated fleet is modern, reliable, varied, and carefully selected by...

May 26, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

How do you transport 40′ Storage and Shipping Containers?

We recently carried out a job for a client who wanted four x 40' Shipping Containers moved from High Wycombe to Bordon, and into position on a new construction site. We're often getting contacted by customers looking at buying containers...

May 12, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Celebrating a successful re-accreditation as an approved SafeContractor

We are very pleased to confirm that Sussex Transport have been successfully re-accredited as an approved SafeContractor for another year. We first achieved our SafeContractor accreditation in 2005 and have subsequently retained this accreditation annually. Alcumus SafeContractor is a leading...

April 17, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What is the London Lorry Control Scheme?

The London Lorry Control Scheme focuses on vehicles weighing over 18t and limits their movements at nights and weekends in and around our capital. note: At the time of writing the scheme is currently Suspended due to the Covid-19 Pandemic...

April 16, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

London Clearing House Service perfect for European Glass Manufacturer

We've recently completed the last of 20 deliveries into London for a European glass manufacturer who contracted us to offload and store 6 months worth of glass for a build in central London. There were many problems we solved with...

April 3, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Aircraft Simulator Delivery and positioning using Hiab Crane

This week we undertook the collection and delivery of an Aircraft simulator on behalf of a client. After a routine collection and drive to the delivery point, we had to position the hiab vehicle inside the building ready to lift...

March 6, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Container Hire at Worthing’s Bayside – Expertly positioned by our Artic HIAB

This week we have have delivered 2 more containers into the wonderful Bayside site on Worthing Seafront on behalf of our West Sussex based Container Hire Division (ST Containers). The contractors are using the secure storage containers for internal fixtures...

February 27, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Shipping Containers make the perfect site storage solution in Dartford.

Sometimes we are extremely impressed by the forward planning of our customers. With the ongoing Corona Virus outbreak promising a knock-on effect on China's output there are two things people have been doing. 1 - Stocking up - so they...

January 3, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What3Words and Logistics – How we are using tech to make quoting simpler and jobs run more smoothly.

Back in the summer of 2019 (a distant memory we know) our MD Damian was discussing transport and logistics problems whilst on a family break He is allowed holidays sometimes Yes... he does still talk transport when he is away!...

January 1, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Transportation of Rubbish Skips for Annual Face Lift

Rubbish skips come in all shapes and sizes but due to the nature of the product and what they are used for, they will almost certainly get abused on sites whilst being filled up and they end up looking battered...

December 13, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Low Loader Excavator Transport… let us Transport your Plant & Machinery

Sussex Transport move all types of plant equipment not only for the trade but also for private users such as farmers and small holders who engage in maintaining, improving and upgrading their land and surroundings... Today we took our low...

December 4, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Christmas is Coming as we Transport Christmas Trees all over the Country

Well we can’t guarantee you snow at Christmas, but what we can guarantee is that Sussex Transport will always be involved in the bulk collections and deliveries of Christmas trees on their artic flatbed trailers. Over the years we have...

November 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Piling & Drilling Rig Transport using our New Low Loader

Another low loader trailer rolled into our yard and onto the fleet a couple of weeks ago and with double flip toe hydraulic ramps for ease of loading and unloading, along with a trailer-mounted winch for non-mobile recovery of plant...

November 8, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Palletised Glass & Window Logistics.. Offload, Store & Delivery to Site… We do it all!!

Here at Sussex Transport not all our work is gained from commercial businesses, we quite often get calls from private individuals seeking our help and expertise. Sometimes this leads to a lot more. During October we had a request from...

November 8, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Transport from Germany to Sussex to beat Brexit!!

Last week our artic division was tasked with a little pre-Brexit job. We were to send 6 artics with either flatbed trailers or sliding roof trailers empty all the way to Passau in Germany to make collections of 6 pieces...

October 22, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Whatever your Plant Machinery Requirement – we have the Transportation to Suit….

Over the years our team has worked for and alongside some of the UK’s largest construction companies and blue-chip organisations, continually providing them with an expert level of service that they have now come to expect from u. On their...

October 16, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Providing dedicated artic Transport for Duty Free & Travel Retail Global Summit in Cannes….

Once a year, the world’s duty free and travel retail industry meets in Cannes for five days of idea-sharing, business development and networking. Each time we send 4 of our artics (and drivers), along with a logistics team overseas for...

October 11, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Chemical dosing tank lifting, shifting and transporting on site in Chertsey Surrey

When you need to shift something large or heavy on-site then a Rigid or Artic Crane / Lorry Loader can remove the need for expensive site cranes and make the job a doddle. This week we safely relocated these chemical...

October 10, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Plant & Machinery Moves become a Doddle with our new Low Loader

This week we welcome another big bit of kit onto the fleet with the launch of our latest Tractor and Trailer combo designed to give us even more flexibility across our operation. The new low loader trailer was a co-design...

September 26, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Haulage to Newcastle, Whitley Bay… Seaton Delaval Hall

Sussex Transport artic drivers spend their weeks tramping all around the country from (in our case) South to North and from East to West, they start from their depot on a Monday morning not knowing where the week will take...

September 2, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Transport from or to Somerset, Devon, Cornwall & the West Country…

We at Sussex Transport have a lot of clients who regularly require our transportation services to move their goods to all areas within the United Kingdom, early next week we have received instructions on behalf of one of these clients...

September 2, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab (Truck Mounted Crane) lifting, transport and positioning needed urgently in Essex.

Last week one of our “slightly out of area” clients asked if we had any urgent availability with a hiab (truck mounted crane vehicle) to pick up an empty 20ft container from Braintree in Essex. The client had a 40'...

September 2, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Goodwood Revival… Celebration of a bygone era…

The Goodwood Revival is a three-day festival that has been held every September at Goodwood Circuit since 1998 for the types of road racing cars and motorcycles that would have competed during the circuit’s original period of 1948 to 1966....

August 29, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Looking for a Haulage Partner for your next event at the London ExCeL Exhibition Centre?

The London ExCeL is an exhibitions and international convention centre that first opened in November 2000. Built by Sir Robert McAlpine in the Custom House area of Canning Town, East London it is located on a 100-acre site on the...

August 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic and Hiab Transportation of Mobile Bar to The International Balloon Fiesta… Hindered by bad weather!

Last week we were asked to transport a mobile bar in kit form so to speak from its storage location in West Sussex to its delivery point in Bristol. The bar is made up of two 20ft containers and a...

August 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

IMHX – The UK’s Largest Logistics Event – We love a load to Birmingham NEC…

A little haulage run from West Sussex to Birmingham is not unusual for us as you can imagine. Especially the task of taking customers exhibition materials and equipment to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC). One show which grabs our interest...

August 7, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Got something to transport to London? We have Artic vehicles delivering to London every day of the Week!!

We at Sussex Transport have a lot of clients transporting their goods into all areas of London within the M25 London Orbital Motorway on a daily basis... Whatever your commodity we have the vehicles to transport it. The M25 is...

August 2, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Looking for a Transport or Haulage Provider… Put your trust in us not to leave you out in the Wilderness!!

The Wilderness Festival is held yearly at Cornbury Park an estate near Charlbury in Oxfordshire, it comprises of approx 5000 acres consisting of mainly farmland and woods. Cornbury in days gone by was a royal hunting estate and the park...

August 1, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

RHS Tatton Park Flower Show… Let us be your Transport provider!

Nearly 2 weeks has elapsed since the 2019 RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park and much like the other RHS flower shows, the exhibitors and organisors (possibly just coming back from a well deserved summers holiday) are bound to be...

July 29, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Lifting steels in Surrey with our Fassi Crane and Fly Jib

Who do you call when you need to shift a collection of 9-10m long steels weighing 2t up to the 3rd floor? Plenty of people..... But add in the desire to do this without closing the road for too long,...

July 19, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

What goes in and out to make a stage like ‘IIcon’ at Glastonbury? Plenty of Artics is the answer

So Glastonbury Festival’s five days of partying is now all over and everybody has gone home happy, but exhausted – well at least that is what you would like to think happens. But that isn’t the case at all, spare...

June 25, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Are you involved with Wireless Music Festival.. then why not let us be your Transport and Haulage Solution..

The Wireless Festival is a music festival in England owned and managed by Live Nation, it takes place every year in London and since 2014 it has been held in Finsbury Park which is a 110 acre public park in...

June 19, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Last minute Glastonbury Delivery & Haulage – Step up Sussex Transport…

Glastonbury Festival is a five-day festival of contemporary performing arts that takes place in Pilton, Somerset. In addition to contemporary music, the festival hosts dance, comedy, theatre, circus, cabaret, and other arts. Leading pop and rock artists have headlined, alongside...

June 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Chosing the Right Transport Logistics and Haulage Supplier

The UK Haulage, Storage and Logistics marketplace is growing in more ways than one. Storage of goods is through the roof in the UK More deliveries are taking place than ever before Warehouses are full the country over And in...

June 5, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Garden Show Haulage & Logistics – Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival…2019

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show is the largest flower show in the world and is held this year between 2nd and 7th July 2019. Run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) it is the second major national show after...

May 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Let us be “The Cure” for all your Glastonbury Transport Needs.

May 14, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

After a Logistics Partner to help Transport goods to Yorkshire for the RHS – Harlow Carr Flower Show?

At Sussex Transport we regularly run vehicles up and down the country to and from York, Harrogate and the surrounding areas. We are also extremely adept at flower and plant haulage and logistics along with event and show transport. So...

May 14, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

31t of Vacuum Coolers Crane lifted, relocated nr Bognor, West Sussex

We found ourselves on site in Pagham, near Bognor Regis in West Sussex, at a great client site where we successfully carried out yet another complex lifting operation involving an Artic HIAB, Artic Flatbed, Site Crane and two rather large...

May 14, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Using our Truck Mounted Crane (Hiab) to Lift & Position Portable Cabins at Brighton Hospital

This week has seen one of our artic hiabs or truck mounted cranes transporting numerous portable cabins and welfare units to a holding site just north of Brighton. Due to the tight access at the Hospital, our driver with rigid...

May 9, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

What is a HIAB? and when is a Hiab not a HIAB?

HIAB is a brand name that owned by the Finnish company, Hydrauliska Industri AB, who in our lifting and haulage industry enjoy a reputation much like 'hoover' do in the vacuum industry. The HIAB cranes they supply are truck mounted cranes...

May 9, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Wide Load Haulage – Artic HIAB Lift & Transport from Sussex to Loughborough University

Last week Sussex transport were contracted to lift, transport and install a 9 metre long and 3.3 metre wide environmental test chamber from Sussex to Loughborough University. Our Appointed person and lifting team were involved from start to finish. This...

May 1, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hauliers for the Isle of Wight Festival – Transport & Haulage Problems Solved!

Looking for a haulier for the Isle of Wight Music Festival... “Dont Look Back In Anger” Let Sussex Transport “Roll With It” ... Sussex Transport are the go-to Haulier for many manufacturers, suppliers, event companies and more when it...

April 29, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Our Artic HIAB Crane Lorry is a great alternative to site crane for roof trusses

If you are looking for assistance with lifting roof trusses into place on your construction project then give us a call. Sometimes a site crane is needed (which we can also sort for you), but on many occasions, a truck-mounted...

April 26, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Moffett Transport, Haulage and Delivery of Self Service Washing Machines & Delivery Points

Each and every day our artic moffett vehicles and drivers transport, deliver and help install a variety of different items. Pallets are the most obvious, bricks, plasterboard, insulation and more. Often to or from sites where no offloading facilities exist. ...

April 25, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

HIAB Crane for Block and Beam Floor Construction & Installation

This week we sent our Artic Hiab Crane vehicle to a residential construction project in Sussex. The job was to help move 72 Concrete beams over a house and into position on a new block and beam floor. Block and...

April 23, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Event or Festival Logistics, Haulage, Lifting and Transport – Parklife Music Festival

Event or Festival Logistics, Haulage, Lifting and Transport are fast becoming some of our favourite tasks. This summer is set to be no different and is getting exciting already. Heading into its 10th year and now firmly established as one...

April 18, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic hiab load of Steel Work from Port Talbot to Chelmsford…

This week we sent one of our artic hiabs to collect a full load of steel from Port Talbot destined for Chelmsford. Our hiab drivers (like all HGV drivers) have a huge responsibility to keep their loads, themselves and all...

April 9, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

6t Steel Water Tank Transport Lifting & Positioning – HIAB Portsmouth

Late last week Sussex Transport worked with a client to deliver, lift and unload a 6,000kg water tank into position at a water treatment plant. The water treatment works was located north of Portsmouth, Hampshire and the hiab work was...

April 5, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

How Much Weight Can a 7.5 Tonne Lorry Carry?

The world of general haulage brings with it a minefield of varying vehicle types which come in all shapes and sizes each with differing lengths, widths and carrying capacities, oh and not forgetting their individual capabilities too.... The freight/goods that...

March 29, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

International Road Haulage – Commercial Vehicle Limits – UK v Europe

Did you know that last year 3.5 million heavy goods vehicles travelled from GB to Europe of which 2.4 million went with cab and driver "accompanied". 1.1 million were unaccompanied trailers ready to be collected on the other side of...

March 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Curtain, & Moffett Transport & Haulage movements to South Wales… Backloads wanted

Sussex Transport has regular weekly shipments of artic curtainsider loads going to South Wales - this means that we are always on the lookout for other Haulage Companies that may have regular loads that they struggle to cover coming back...

March 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Haulage & Transport for the Chatsworth Flower Show… Far more than just a walk in the park….

Chatsworth House is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. It is a family home, a working farm, and a living landscape. The site for RHS Chatsworth...

March 11, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

HIAB Crane Hire London (Balham) – Tight Spot – No trouble!

Last week we were in London to carry out a HIAB job for a client which was very much out of the ordinary. Often a large build site has great access, and loads of room. This was far from that!...

March 7, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Pallet Storage for London, South East & Home Counties

There is no doubting the fact that space and land are at a premium in and around our capital. As a result, the cost of warehousing and storage can be pretty brutal. Is it time to consider moving your external storage...

March 6, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Keep it Simple… Stand Trailer Hire = Temporary Storage Solutions!

Space is at a premium now more than ever before, and judging by the discussions we have with clients and customers we don't see that changing. On many occasions over the years we have been asked by our customers, what...

February 28, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

All Points East Music Festival is coming soon… Are you looking for a Festival / Event Haulage Partner?

We love a festival. Especially when we get to be part of the fun. Whether that is providing a vehicle for a float, or being the chosen festival / event haulage company. Great festivals create great communities and we believe...

February 25, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Our HIAB team – Bridging the gap between Haulage and Site Cranes – 15m Bridge Transport, Lift & Position

Last week we were asked to help a team of installers move, lift and position a 15 metre, 5 ton Bridge. A great project we carried out with our usual efficiency and quality leaving the customer extremely happy and ready...

February 19, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Outsourced Pallet & Forklift Storage in Sussex – Short or Long Term Solutions

Here at Sussex Transport we quite often get asked to provide transport for many weird and wonderful things. Pretty much anything and everything you could think of, and some you probably haven't! Sometimes transport is secondary, and bulk, overflow...

February 19, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Hiab in London for Outdoor Advertising Digital Billboard Transport & Installation

This weekend we undertook another successful contract lift for a contractor who is undertaking a project to renew digital billboards for one of the worlds largest outdoor advertising companies. A major project which across the streets of London requires meticulous...

February 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Tree Transport & Haulage

This week, we've not just been blogging about plants and RHS fairs. We've also been transporting a large collection of trees from West Sussex destined for a showhome site in Southall (London). Tree And Plant Transport: Sussex To London Plant...

February 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

RHS – The Chelsea Flower Show… showing more success than the Football Team

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, formally known as the Great Spring Show, is a garden show held for five days in May (21st-25th) by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London. The...

February 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

RHS – Malvern Spring Launch… Here we are “Springing” into action Again!!

Covering four days of incredible flowers, plants, food and entertainment, The RHS Malvern Spring Festival will be held at The Three Counties Showground from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 May 2019. The festival celebrates the best garden designers, plants and...

February 6, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab Hire – Brighton to Portsmouth (Abnormal / Specialist Load)… we take away the worry and responsibility!

On a daily basis, Sussex Transport lift and shift hiab crane and flatbed loads across Sussex, Surrey and the wider South East. Just last month we were asked to provide an Artic HIAB (and low loader trailer) to lift, escort and...

February 6, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

The Royal Windsor Horse Show… A Right Royal Occasion!

The Royal Windsor Horse Show is a horse show held annually since 1943, it is the UK’s largest outdoor premier show and takes place in the grounds of Windsor Castle. This is the only time of year that the public...

February 1, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

RHS Flower Show in Cardiff – Sussex Transport are here to offer you a “Blooming” good service….

RHS Flower Show Cardiff kicks off the first of the major flower shows between 12th-14th April this year. Set within the magnificent showground of Bute Park adjacent to Cardiff Castle in the heart of Cardiff city centre, the...

January 28, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

“Growing” Logistics & Transport Provider for the RHS Fairs & Shows. Watch us “Spring” into action!

The RHS London Shows are on the move! After more than a century of inspiring London Shows at the Lawrence and Lindley Halls in Vincent Square, the RHS has decided to move three of the five shows to RHS...

January 25, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Transport & HIABs in Surrey, London & Home Counties… We are all over it!!

Sussex Transport (as the name suggests) are based in the home counties and we daily cover Surrey, London and all surrounding areas with all variations of vehicles from our diverse transport fleet, so whether you want a hiab from Horley...

January 17, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Slabbing it! Our Artic Hiab Spreading, Lifting and Transporting from Hampshire to Leeds, Yorkshire

Recently we were tasked to lift, secure, transport and deliver an extremely special concrete slab from Hampshire to Leeds. We can't tell you what the slab is for I'm afraid but when the time is right you will know. At...

January 17, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Artic Curtain, Moffett & Flatbed transport and return loads (backloads) from, Manchester to London and our Home Counties…

Sussex Transport carry out regular movements of artic curtainsider, moffett and flatbed loads to Manchester and the surrounding areas - this means that we are always on the lookout for other Haulage Companies or Transport users that may have regular...