Abnormal Load Logistics - EAL

14/09/2026

Here we have a transport with a total dimension of 28 metres long, 4 metres wide and 4.45 metres high—and a weight of nearly 60 tonnes—this Airbus section made its way through Germany overnight on a specialist Goldhofer trailer, pulled by my favourite Volvo truck .
Of course, it was all in a night’s work for the highly experienced driver like Steve Cook! He lowered the trailer at exactly the right moment to pass beneath a motorway bridge with a maximum clearance of just 4.50 metres.
A transport like this requires plenty of time and preparation. It involved detailed route planning, a Paragraph 70 exemption + an extended exemption, a permit for both directions—as the empty trailer is still 2.75 metres wide—temporary road rearrangements and professional es**rt vehicles.

09/03/2026

The new Entry/Exit System (EES) started to be operational on 12 October 2025. European countries using the EES are introducing the system gradually at their external borders. This means that data collection will be gradually introduced at border crossing points with full implementation by 10 April 2026
https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees/what-is-the-ees -national-must-register-in-EES

https://etias.com/

News and information about ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System). The ETIAS is similar to ESTA and will be required for many EU visitors.

28/01/2026

New Dutch Truck Toll – Important Update (from 1 July 2026)
From 1 July 2026, the Netherlands will introduce a distance-based, CO₂-differentiated toll for trucks over 3.5 tonnes, replacing the current Eurovignette system.
The toll applies to motorways, as well as selected provincial (N-roads) and municipal roads, and requires an On-Board Unit (OBU).

Key points:
📅 Start date: 1 July 2026
🚚 Who is affected: N2 & N3 trucks > 3.5 tonnes
📏 How it works: Pay per km driven
📟 OBU required: Authorised OBU (EETS-compatible)
🌱 Rates depend on: CO₂ emission class, vehicle weight & axles
→ Cleaner trucks pay less

Transition:
* Eurovignette abolished
*Truck motor vehicle tax reduced to a minimum
⚠️ Fines: 50% reduced until 1 Jan 2027
👉 Operators must register with a service provider and ensure their OBU is installed and active by 1 July 2026.

Penalties & Enforcement:
*Enforced by ILT and police using ANPR cameras and roadside checks.
🕒 Transition period (1 July–31 Dec 2026): 50% reduced fines

Fines;
❌ No contract / registration:
€400 → €800 from 1 Jan 2027
🔌 OBU switched off or faulty:
€250 → €500 from 1 Jan 2027
📟 Wrong or unregistered OBU:
€250 → €500 from 1 Jan 2027
Important rules:
⏱️ Max 1 fine per truck per 24 hours
💶 If multiple violations occur, highest fine applies
🚓 Truck impoundment possible in serious cases

How to get an OBU:
🌍 EETS providers:
Eurowag (EVA), Axxès, Telepass, Toll4Europe, Tolltickets
National providers: e.g. Toll Collect (Germany), Satellic (Belgium)
📝Process:
Sign a contract, register the vehicle, pay a deposit if required
🛒 Where:
Online via Road User Portals or at authorised service points

20/06/2025

You never quite know what’s coming when Steve gives us a call...
One day it’s a train to Norway for Tom Cruise, the next it’s an Airbus plane.
And this time? An 80-year-old German WWII King Tiger tank. 😮

Armoured vehicle enthusiasts heading to Tankfest (June 27–29 at the Bovington Tank Museum) will have the rare chance to see this formidable machine up close—mechanical, massive, and steeped in history.

Check out the museum’s official site for tickets, visitor details, and more 👉 https://tankmuseum.org

18/06/2025

18/06/2025

10/01/2025

During the NEW Years office clean up, we have found stock of Blue CAT 1 French Map Packs & Orange CAT 2 French Map Packs 😊 If you wish to purchase any, please do contact us on 01243828040.

18/06/2024

https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route

The route of the Tour de France, stages, cities, dates

18/06/2024

Tour de France 29.06.2024 to 21.07.2024 for specific dates and routes, please follow the link. 🚵‍♀️🚵🚵‍♂️https://www.letour.fr/en/overall-route
Dont forget your Angles Morts

What is angles morts? Angles Morts translates to “dead angle”, the equivalent to what we refer to in the UK as a driver’s “Blind Spot”. It’s the area the driver can’t easily see from their driving

16/04/2024

Port of Dover imposes temporary embargo on abnormal loads.

The embargo will be in effect from 7:00 am on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, until midday on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. This restriction is due to essential maintenance work on Homeward Way, a key route within the port.
During this period, ferry operators running services from the port of Dover will be unable to accept abnormal load shipments in either direction between Dover and France.
Hauliers planning to transport abnormal loads via Dover during the specified timeframe are advised to adjust their schedules or explore alternative routes.