Category: HIAB / Crane Lorry Loaders

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November 19, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Precision Lifting at Doddington Place – Contract Lift Sittingbourne, Kent

At Sussex Transport, we thrive on challenges, and our recent project at the breathtaking Doddington Place was no exception. This historic Victorian mansion, located on an expansive 850-acre Edwardian estate, was the site of a complex lifting and logistics operation...

October 30, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Worthing based Football team Storage Upgrade thanks to the Football Foundation Grant

We’re proud to announce a recent collaboration between Sussex Transport, ST Containers and Worthing Dynamos Football Club, where we provided a high-quality shipping container that has helped transform the club’s storage. As the parent company of ST Containers, we managed...

September 23, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Crawley FC Gets a Storage Boost with Help from ST Containers & Our Hiab Team

We've gone footie mad once again, this time making a visit to Crawley Football Club! Our Sussex Transport Hiab team was recently tasked with delivering and positioning two shipping containers at the club, on behalf of ST Containers. These containers...

September 16, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Getting Ready for Christmas Tree Season: Your Complete Transport and Storage Solution

We know it might seem early, and we're sorry to bring up the C word... but the reality is that for many Christmas season isn't all that far away. Supermarkets probably already have tins of quality street on the shelves...

September 6, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Expert Lifting at London’s Iconic Here East Venue: A Successful Contract Lift by Sussex Transport

Recently, our lifting team completed an exciting contract lift at the innovative Here East venue in London. Known for its creative campus and thriving community of tech innovators, media, and education, Here East is a hub for cutting-edge ideas and...

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...

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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...

June 10, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab HVAC Air Handling Units in Burgess Hill

Last week, our skilled lifting team executed an impressive delivery and installation job at the Triangle Leisure Centre in Burgess Hill, showcasing the versatility and precision of our HIAB vehicles. The task involved transporting and lifting air handling units, essential...

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...

May 16, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Shipping Container Delivery to the Isle of Scalpay – Outer Hebrides

At Sussex Transport, our mission extends far beyond just moving goods; it's about delivering solutions, no matter where the road takes us. Recently, we undertook an ambitious journey that perfectly exemplifies our commitment: transporting a shipping container destined for storage...

May 13, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

The Importance & Colours of Lifting Slings or Strops in UK Lifting Operations

In the realm of UK lifting operations, especially within the lorry loader and truck-mounted crane industry, the correct use of lifting slings or strops is paramount for safety and efficiency. If you were operating as an appointed person or hiab...

April 22, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Sussex Transport’s very own UK Lifting Expert Takes Expertise to Ghana

We're pretty proud to announce that our Appointed Person for lifting operations, Andy Packham, has expanded his training expertise internationally. Andy was approached by Paterson Simons & Co (Africa) Ltd, the leading supplier of heavy lifting equipment in West Africa,...

April 18, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

We’ve welcomed a new powerhouse to our Lifting Fleet

It’s an exciting week at Sussex Transport as we introduce a new Volvo FH truck to our lifting fleet, marking another step forward in our haulage and lifting capabilities. The addition of this truck further improves our capacity, operational efficiency...

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....

Football Club Shipping Storage Container Grant

March 14, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Football Foundation’s Grant for a Shipping Container at your Football Club

The Football Foundation's Storage Grant offers a fantastic opportunity for football clubs to enhance their infrastructure with secure and versatile storage solutions. This initiative recognises the growing need for clubs to store their equipment efficiently and securely. The grant covers...

February 27, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

A Cross-Channel Showcase: Converted Containers to Exhibition in The Netherlands

At Sussex Transport, we take pride in delivering exceptional logistic solutions for our clients, and a recent project for Milwaukee Power Tools was just that – even if we do say so ourselves. In this post we detail our successful...

February 7, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

A Dynamic Hiab + Containers Storage Solution to Local Business in Ford, Arundel

In the heart of West Sussex, a local company in Ford, near Arundel, is making significant strides in expanding its services. Known for its expertise in pub and bar fit-outs the team at GoldBarz decided to open a car and...

January 9, 2024 | By Sussex Transport

Precision and Planning: Successful Contract Lift for Local Scaffolding Company

As we approached the festive season, our team undertook a significant contract lift project that demonstrated our expertise in precision lifting and logistical planning. Contracted by a local scaffolding company, our task was to perform a crucial lift at a...

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...

September 22, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Lifting a Piece of History: The Bond Bug Contract Lift

In the world of classic cars, some vehicles stand out not just for their design or performance but for their unique place in automotive history. The Bond Bug is one such gem, and one of these very collectable and iconic...

September 6, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Secure Your Festive Business with Shipping Container Rentals: A Game-Changer for Christmas Tree Sellers

The holiday season is fast approaching, and for some businesses or some seasonal entrepreneurs, that can make them think – Christmas tree sales! And if you're one of the dedicated individuals or locations that set up shop in open yards...

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September 6, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

A Seamless Factory Relocation: From Ditchling to Birmingham

At Sussex Transport, we take pride in our expertise in complex logistics, machinery and factory relocation services. Recently, we embarked on a challenging yet successful factory relocation project, moving machinery and equipment from the picturesque village of Ditchling, near Brighton,...

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 22, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Storage Containers Relocated from Horley to Horsham for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service

At Sussex Transport, we take pride in our ability to provide efficient and reliable logistics services tailored to meet our clients' specific needs. Recently, we had the privilege of collaborating with our friends at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service...

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 9, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

10-Foot Shipping Container Hire for Littlehampton Resident

Recently, our team was tasked with delivering a 10-foot shipping container to a residential address in Littlehampton, West Sussex. The container was to be placed outside the property, ready for the homeowner to use as part of a clear-out and...

March 20, 2023 | By Sussex Transport

Shipping Container Transport and Delivery in Portsmouth, Hampshire

We've recently delivered a collection of shipping containers for secure storage at the wonderful new site of Vinci Response Services in Portsmouth. The containers are supplied by our container division 'ST Containers' on a hire agreement, were delivered on HIAB...

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...

December 6, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

A Successful Container Delivery to Chichester Lakeside Site

Sussex Transport and ST Containers carry out a next day quote, specification, delivery, and positioning of a 20' shipping container for storage in Chichester, West Sussex At the tail end of November on a lovely sunny day, our container...

November 22, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Christmas Tree Storage Containers for Tree Sellers

Where did 2022 go we hear you say. Well its nearly time for the Christmas tree sellers amongst you to open those lorries, unload the delivery, stack the trees and wait for the adoring public to come along with their...

November 4, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Lorry Loader hiab trip to Mercedes Benz World Weybridge Surrey

Just over a month ago we took part in a wonderful job for our friends at Milwaukee at one of our favourite local venues - Mercedes Benz World. Milwaukee invited 130 dealers and end users to their UK Job Site...

September 8, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Fleet update – Our first Rear Mounted Crane Vehicle – September 2022

This week we've welcomed another new vehicle to the fleet here at Sussex Transport! And it's more exciting than usual (for us truck and crane lovers) as it's our first ever rear-mounted crane. We've selected a Volvo FH Globetrotter Tridem...

July 22, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

GRP Cabinet Delivery, Crane Lifting & Transport Made Easy

A trip to Somerset during the Summer. We're not short of volunteers amongst the drivers when these show up. This one however needed more than just one of our truck and crane combos. The need to lift a 7,000kg GRP...

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...

May 26, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab Hire in London made easy as we lift Steelwork onto Roof in Soho

Have you ever wondered how these steel structures get onto the roof tops of these city buildings? Whether they are for viewing rooms, garden rooms or extra living accommodation steel framework is a superb way of construction way up there!...

April 28, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

ITV’s Grace – Why did it stop after 1 Episode? And what did we have to do with it?

Over a year ago, in March 2021 we watched Episode 1 of ITV's Grace as the series aired on UK TV. We then got all excited for a week, and the following Sunday we told the team to settle in...

April 1, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Welcoming our latest Volvo Globetrotter to the fleet

As you know, we love a new truck (keeping our fleet up to date is very important to us), and we love a truck with a crane on it. The latest addition to our fleet arrived in March ticks many...

February 24, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

How Much Does Hiab Lorry Loader Training Cost? And Is It Worth It?

OK, so picture the scene: you've got your HGV license, and now you're wondering if it's worth getting Hiab (lorry loader) qualified. You might have spoken to a few people who 'learnt on the job'. They'll say that's the best...

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...

February 11, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

DP World Shipping Container to be filled with Golf balls for grass roots

Shipping Containers, Logistics and Golf are three of our favourite things and as this years DP World Tour (was European Tour) kicked off we've really enjoyed what DP World have done so far. Last week we shared a container challenge...

February 8, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

What Qualifications Are Needed To Drive A Lorry Loader Or HIAB Vehicle?

If you work in the construction industry and have an HGV license, or drive an HGV and like the idea of expanding your skillset / earning more money in the truck-mounted crane game, the thought may have crossed your mind...

February 3, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

DP World Tours Port Container Challenge – Poulter and Wiesberger

We didn't sell these containers to the DP World Tour, nor did our crane vehicles position them. But we are going to lobby the boss to set this game up at one of our sites so we can have a...

January 24, 2022 | By Sussex Transport

Progress updates on 2 of our new hiab lorry loaders – Fleet improvements

As you may already know, we pride ourselves on running a modern, reliable, clean, and efficient fleet here at Sussex Transport. The team (especially the drivers) do get excited when we get new kit and this year looks to be no...

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...

December 22, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

‘Can’t Help Myself’ – We couldn’t help digging into this bit of Robot Art

[testimonial index="1"] With Christmas looming we thought we'd take a little step back from the usual blogs about transport or lifting projects and pop a little post up about something that recently caught our eye on social media. As you...

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...

October 22, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab Substation Transformer swap out in Cornwall

Last week we received an emergency call from one of our existing clients to swap out a damaged transformer at a substation. Lucky for the client (and us) we had replacement stock in our secure warehouse and storage site in Lancing,...

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...

June 1, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

It wasn’t just the wheels rolling last week

Last week saw more than just our wheels rolling as we kicked off a video project we've been threatening for a while now. Covid, lockdowns, the weather, and a busy fleet all impacted our start date but we finally managed...

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,...

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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...

April 20, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Another Shepherds Hut Delivery – with some cute company

So we're gracing your screen once again with a shepherd's hut move, and this time we've not just made the perfect shepherds hut delivery, but we've made some new pals on the way. This week, we headed to a potentially...

March 8, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Lathes, Routers, Edgebanders – Wood working Machinery Transport

We've had a little flurry of activity recently in the world of woodworking as two local companies contracted us in to carry out some machinery moves for them. One client has expanded operations at their current site but needed 4...

February 24, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Lifting in a new floor in Crawley – Construction logistics hiab Crane

Our team was recently contacted by a building contractor who needed assistance with a large Commercial to Residential conversion build they were undertaking in Crawley. The client was adding another floor onto a 3 storey office block and converting it...

February 19, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

Crane Lifting & Locating a 6000kg Standby Generator in Worthing, West Sussex

It was contract lift time again recently, and this one was just down the road in Worthing, West Sussex. When the developer of a prestigious development in Worthing asked our team to come up with a solution to lift and...

February 4, 2021 | By Sussex Transport

An amazing use for a Storage / Shipping Container – Goalkeeper Football Club

By now you certainly know that we love a shipping container. Not just because we sell them and hire them through our Container division ST Containers or because we've got them secured to the back of our HIAB vehicles almost...

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...

December 17, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

The 5th Emergency Service – Air Conditioning Lifting in Chichester

The AA spent quite a while labeling themselves as the 4th Emergency service. That particular claim seems to have diminished [maybe] due to some other Emergency Services getting the hump. *Coastguards, Mountain Rescue, Cave Rescue. There are plenty of heroes...

November 18, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Crane (Slinger / Signaller) Hand Signals – Download

We recently blogged about vehicle marshallers, "what is a vehicle marshaller? AKA traffic marshall or banksman" and the training that marshallers must go through in order to keep site, workers, and visitors safe. This time we're moving up, not just...

November 13, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Need more Storage space – Short or long term – Ever thought of containers?

Over the last decade commercial to residential development and UK Business growth has meant that commercial space has increasingly become a real premium for many businesses and areas of the country. Bolt on Brexit and its uncertainties, a drop in...

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

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 1, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Water & Chemical Dosing Tank delivery to Somerset

Unlike many, Greg and one of our HIABs did manage to make their way down to the rolling hills of Glastonbury in Somerset this June. Not for the world-famous festival of course, but for a client who tasked us with...

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...

June 2, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Isle of Wight Hospice Shower block lifted, moved & positioned using HIAB Crane

Last week we sent driver Greg on a sunny trip to Wales and then onto the Isle of Wight. Deliveries into the NHS and Healthcare front line during the current Covid 19 Pandemic have always made us feel proud of...

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...

May 7, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Transport & Delivery of a Staircase into London Construction Site

The 2020 Covid-19 lockdown continues to frustrate; projects have stalled and sites have closed. But there are signs of a return as construction sites begin to open once again. Our team and fleet function operate as key partners to many...

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...

April 2, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Pop-Up Shop Hiab Crane Delivery and Installation in Covent Garden, London

We’re doing a little throw back today to a time where Covent Garden was well, Covent Garden. Bustling with shoppers and pop up shops like the Pandora one we helped with one night. As the shops closed one evening in...

March 27, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

What is Allmi? and why is it important in the Crane and Lifting Industry

As you will undoubtedly have seen throughout our site, or in past news articles; our team places a real emphasis and focus on Health and Safety in the lifting and logistics industries. When you stop and think about it, it...

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...

February 3, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab Moving a Heavy Duty Printer from Yorkshire To Berkshire

This week we're something a little different and a first for one of our highly trained hiab drivers. Our drivers travel all around the country on behalf of our customers moving all kinds of weird and wonderful items, and this...

January 9, 2020 | By Sussex Transport

Shipping Container Serves as Perfect Emergency Storage Solution…

Very recently we had a rather panicked telephone call from the caretaker of one of our local schools saying that they had just regrettably experienced a rather devastating leak to one of their storage facilities on the school grounds and...

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!...

November 20, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hastings Storage & Shipping Container Relocation

Last week we sent Rex off to Hastings to relocate a Shipping Container for a Charitable organisation called The Gap Project. We knew it wasn't going to be a simple move. Telephone cables and a collection of other on-site obstacles...

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...

October 31, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Shipping Container Storage – Sell, Rent, Supply, Deliver and Locate…

We at Sussex Transport are happy to report that we have added another string to our bow and are now in the business of being able to convert, sell, rent, deliver and position storage containers directly to you and your...

October 28, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Another successful ALLMI operators’ training course completed with Landbuild

We were lucky enough to find a wonderful gap in the rain to complete our practical assessments on the latest ALLMI training course carried out for our friends at Landbuild last week. Landbuild is a Civil engineering contractor specializing in,...

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 22, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab or Truck Mounted Crane – Portable cabin movement and relocation on site in Southampton…

This week saw one of our hiab drivers spending a morning on site in Southampton for one of our customers. The instructions we received were to move and relocate a number of portable cabins as instructed by the site foreman....

October 22, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Safely Lifting Transporting and Delivering Red Phone Boxes

Are you considering buying a red telephone box? Perhaps you are planning to pop it into your garden in a quest to preserve your own little piece of the UK's history. Or maybe you are planning to do something exciting...

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 18, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

The Showmans Show… Let us Transport you there….

As always, the draw for visitors at The Showman’s Show is the variety, volume and quality of companies who exhibit each year. 2019’s exhibition being held at Newbury Showground on the 16th and 17th October, looks set to live up...

September 2, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Palfinger Crane & Genie working together to lift and install balconies

Last week our lifting team were on site in Sussex at a construction development delivering and assisting with the lifting and positioning of a set of structural balconies for a collection of new houses. Our Palfinger crane and driver lifted...

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 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 7, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Transport, Delivery, Lifting and Positioning of Air Conditioning Units…

Sussex Transport pride themselves on having a number of partnerships with other transport companies based all over the UK and a little while ago we were asked by one of these partners based in the North of England for some...

August 1, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

How do ticket offices, toilets and cabins get to festivals like Glorious Goodwood

Who's already been to the festival over the opening days, or perhaps heading to ladies day today? Qatar Goodwood Festival is undoubtedly the sporting and social highlight of the season at Goodwood, just outside of Chichester, West Sussex. With five...

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 29, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Hiab or Truck Mounted Crane Transport Cable Reels / Drums from Hampshire to Wales

This week one of our missions (had we chosen to accept it...which of course we always do!) was to collect 3 reels of heavy duty cable from our customer’s premises in Winchester, Hampshire and offload in Wales. Winchester being famous...

July 9, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

How do you Transport a Shepherds Hut? The answer is…. Let us

Whether you blame “Brexit” or not, the general desire to have a “staycation” as opposed to a “vacation” is growing as we explore more of our beautiful country. the increasing availability of great places to stay includes holiday cottages, B&B’s,...

July 9, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Share the Love’box’ and let us be your Transport and Haulage Provider

It all started with a box of records and a pack of Post-its – heart-shaped ones were the only type to hand. The record box became the ‘Lovebox’, which became an album, and then the first party was thrown in...

June 28, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Lifting and Transporting a Boat using our Truck Mounted Crane – Hiab Hire Portsmouth

This week we got a call from one of our long term transport clients asking us to move something far from his usual palletised freight. Something far more important.... his newly acquired boat. We take great pride and honor in...

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

Swim Spa Delivered and Craned into Garden in Surrey using HIAB

Just last week we mentioned a swim spa delivery in Surrey when discussing a day in surrey and london with the hiab. Well here at Sussex Transport we pride ourselves on being able to transport pretty much anything and everything...

June 8, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Swim Spa & Brick Haulage in London from our Hiab / Truck Mounted Crane.

After having successfully delivered our customer’s swim spa to Surrey we were then onto our second hiab job of the day… We gave our driver collection and delivery instructions for his next job which was a movement of palletised...

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...

June 4, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Goodwood Festival of Speed – Haulage & Logistics… 4th – 7th July 2019

There are just 30 days to go until the world's greatest celebration of motorsport and car culture! Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, West Sussex the Festival of Speed is motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating...

May 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

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

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...

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 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 11, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Another Steel Water Tank Hiab Crane Delivery and Offload – Bognor Regis

2 in one week! We'll be getting a name for ourselves. Rightly so. Sussex Transport are experts in the transport and offloading of items like water tanks. Whether they are steel or plastic, need dropping off for a contractor, or lifting...

April 10, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Construction Logistics, Lifting & Haulage – Sales Suite Transport Surrey to Sussex

Construction Haulage and lifting of sales suites is something we undertake a lot across Sussex, Surrey and the South of England. Usually, these jobs are planned and booked in advance but last week one of our housebuilder clients had a...

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...

March 27, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Container Hire Brighton & Hove

Sussex Transport has recently delivered another collection of hire containers to happy customers in and around our home area of Brighton and Hove. Our Container Hire service (which also includes the option to buy your container) is perfect for those...

March 15, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Chichester HIAB Hire – Steel Work Erection with a little help from the Crane

Greg has been back in Chichester this week with his HIAB helping with the erection of a steel outbuilding which is being placed on the side of a warehouse ready for vehicles to drive in and load / unload. The...

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

The restored Cannon we lifted using our HIAB in Portsmouth is delivered to its new home.

You may remember our HIAB whizzing off to Portsmouth to collect the rare Cannon from the Portsmouth Naval zone - click here to read Well it has now been renovated and we were very pleased to be called back to...

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 5, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Transporting & Lifting a Monster of a Weber BBQ – We cant wait for the invite this Summer

With spring around the corner the stores are probably stocking up on garden furniture and BBQ's. We bet you wont see one this size though. Check out the Weber BBQ we placed into one of our customer's gardens last week....

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 22, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Manchester Central Exhibition Haulage – A Converted Container (and a Half)

This week marks the setup and show days for the pro Hair live show at Manchester Central. "Pro Hair Live is an unmissable industry event for actively-working hair professionals and leading suppliers and manufacturers. Visitors come to see all the...

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

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 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 5, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

London’s ExCeL Logistics – Sussex Transport has Grand Designs on YOU!!

Grand Designs Live, the award winning home event for ideas, inspiration and expert advice returns in 2019 to London's ExCeL from 4-12 May. Based on the Channel 4 series and presented by Kevin McCloud, the show offers visitors top expert advice,...

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 31, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Transport & Logistics for Badminton (Bath) Horse Trials Exhibitors…

The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials will take place from Wednesday 1st May through to Sunday 5th May 2019. The event is staged within the beautiful grounds of the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire. Badminton House is now the family...

January 28, 2019 | By Sussex Transport

Our HIAB Shoots to Portsmouth for a Quick Artifact Lift and Move

Last week our HIAB was in Portsmouth at the Naval Base to move a very old artefact. The 17th century Cannon has been snapped up by a private collector and is due a full refurb and restoration. Check out our...

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

HIAB – Portable Cabin movements London & Surrounding Horsham / Crawley & Gatwick

Sussex Transport is regularly asked by one of our prestigious clients to do multiple cabin movements from locations in Sussex, Surrey & London to Horsham, Crawley and nearby Gatwick. Portable cabins can come in a variety of sizes ranging from 4' x...

April 30, 2018 | By Sussex Transport

Machine Move / Factory Relocation Sussex (Uckfield > Hailsham) – Calling in the Experts

Sussex transport were contacted by a client based in Uckfield who were searching for a company that could undertake a full factory relocation to new larger premises in Hailsham. After an initial consultation and subsequent planning, the operation was spread...