Eddie Stobart urgent transport subsidiary Speedy Freight is to open a new franchise branch that covers South Wales’ major cities.

General manager Ceryn Hopkins, said: “We are offering a cost-effective service for customers who need things doing fast. South Wales is a manufacturing hot spot and our services come into their own when unexpected issues arise. From delivering essential building materials to just-in-time parts to keep production lines running, we can put a plan in place in minutes to get ingredients and parts where they need to be.”

Some 40 owner drivers – mostly of vans – are to be brought onboard to its preferred driver group.