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Health warning for fleet drivers ahead of Blue Monday
Long-haul drivers most at risk of developing depression warns The Fuelcard Company
Woodland Logistics leads the remote revolution
Woodland Logistics is the first UK commercial company to benefit from the new DigiDL GPRS remote downloading technology from Tachodisc
Road and rail infrastructure plans welcomed by FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to inject new money into the cash-starved transport infrastructure as part of measures to get the economy moving again. The road widening schemes identified by the Chancellor are some of industry’s key trade routes but represent sections of the network where delays are endemic, leaving industry to foot the bill for wasted time, extra fuel and missed delivery slots.
CILT welcomes chancellor’s transport investment plans
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcements of increased investment in road and rail infrastructure contained in his Autumn Statement. CILT says that measures to bolster both transport and logistics facilities will aid economic growth and increase the efficiency of the country.
Fantastic final with funfair frolics draws to a celebrated close
After months of preparation, testing, late nights and cups of tea, the RTITB Operator of the Year 2011 Grand Final kicked off on Friday 16th September to great success.
Eurotunnel reports major increase in rail freight activity
The cross-Channel operator has recorded significant growth figures during the first half of 2011, reports Michael Parry
Keynote speaker for RHA Annual Lunch
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has announced that Transport for London Commissioner, Peter Hendy CBE, has agreed to take on the task of principal speaker at the Association’s Annual Lunch to be held on Tuesday 4th October at the Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London.
Quartix installs more than 10,000 tracking systems in first half of 2011
Twelve-month rental contracts boost new UK installations by 124% in six months to June
Kerry Logistics acquires a NVOCC and a logistics operator in China
Asia’s premier logistics service provider Kerry Logistics has acquired a controlling interest in two groups of companies in China; Shanghai Wisdom Group (Wisdom) and Shanghai Huicheng Logistics (HCL), strengthening the company’s presence in the ocean freight and 3PL sectors.
Driver-friendly tachograph package welcomed by FTA
Publication of the European Commission's new tachograph proposals have been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA)
