CVH Transport Services, a family-run haulage firm based in Gwent, Wales, has entered liquidation after operating for nearly half a century. The company appointed liquidators on September 16, with formal notification published in the London Gazette on September 17.
The firm has entered Creditors Voluntary Liquidation, an insolvency process typically initiated when directors decide to wind down operations. At this early stage, there is no information regarding the impact on staff numbers or potential redundancies.
Nearly 50 years of service
CVH Transport Services stated they had been delivering dependable and effective freight services since 1973, though Companies House records show the company was formally incorporated in 1977.
CVH was among the pioneering transport operators in Wales to provide overland deliveries to the Middle East during the 1970s and 1980s. The firm said it had subsequently "developed into one of South Wales' leading logistics providers".
CVH 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."
Wider industry struggles
CVH Transport Services provides same-day, next-day, and multi-drop delivery options, alongside vehicle tracking and logistics support and guidance as part of its wider haulage offering.
CVH is the latest in a growing line of companies to fall into difficulty, following a succession of businesses entering liquidation and administration in 2026. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has previously cautioned that nearly 400 hauliers ceased trading last year.
The organisation further highlighted that 470 companies were lost the year before, with more than 500 folding in 2023. The RHA has also raised concerns about a rise in closures throughout 2026, which could see the number of insolvencies surpass the 500 recorded three years ago.
Cost pressures mount
David Boot, RHA external affairs director, has emphasised that escalating 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."
Wales Online has contacted CVH Transport Solutions for comment.
