Family-run haulage firm CVH Transport Services, based in Gwent, Wales, has collapsed into liquidation after operating for nearly half a century. Liquidators were appointed on September 16, with formal notice published in the London Gazette on September 17.
Creditors Voluntary Liquidation
The company has entered Creditors Voluntary Liquidation, an insolvency process typically pursued when directors move to wind down operations. At this early stage, there is no information regarding how the announcement might impact staffing or potential redundancies.
CVH Transport Services claimed to have been delivering freight services since 1973, though Companies House records show the company was formally incorporated in 1977. The firm was among the first transport companies in Wales to deliver overland to the Middle East during the 1970s and 1980s.
Company statement
CVH stated that the operation has since "developed into one of South Wales' leading logistics providers". The company said: "Over 50 years later, CVH Transport Services remains committed to providing excellent logistic services throughout the industry."
"From automotive, general haulage and white glove delivery, CVH ensures a smooth and reliable service with the flexibility and dedication of a family-run business." CVH provides same-day, next-day, and multi-drop delivery options, alongside vehicle tracking and logistics support and guidance.
Industry pressures
This is the latest business to fall into difficulty, following a succession of companies that have collapsed into liquidation and administration in 2026. JT Leyland Limited, based in Cumbria, has entered administration after 50 years in business, while UK construction firm Helix Construct has reportedly filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators at the High Court due to financial pressures and rising construction costs.
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has previously cautioned that nearly 400 hauliers ceased trading last year. The organisation highlighted that 470 companies folded the year before, with over 500 lost in 2023. The RHA has also raised concerns about a surge in closures throughout 2026, which could drive the number of insolvencies beyond the 500 recorded three years ago.
David Boot, RHA external affairs director, has emphasised that soaring costs are beginning to take their toll on long-established businesses. He added: "While insolvency rates have slowed slightly, they remain far too high and well above pre-pandemic levels."
