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Fuel efficient driving course, LoCity Driving, available now
A new driving course for HGV drivers and transport managers, which aims to help cut fuel costs and lower London’s pollution levels, has been launched this week by TfL. […]
Month: February 2017
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Bowring Transport delivers strong trading year thanks to construction boom
Government road projects generating demand within the construction sector helped Bowring Transport perform strongly last year, according to its latest annual results.
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Wincanton expands tanker fleet as construction arm grows
Wincanton has expanded its construction fleet after winning an eight-year contract with Hanson last year, which made it the first 3pl to move into the ready-mixed concrete sector.
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Motor Transport Podcast: congestion on UK roads and DVSA’s Earned Recognition
In the latest episode of the Motor Transport Podcast, Chris, Ashleigh and Chris chat about the cost of congestion on the UK’s roads, as two studies named the UK as one of the most congested countries in the world. And are HGVs to blame for the nation’s pothole-riddled roads?
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RHA to focus on Brexit and industry’s image in Microlise Transport Conference workshop
The skills shortage and the industry’s image will be at the forefront of a workshop hosted by the RHA at the Microlise Transport Conference.
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Argos staff to protest over job security, as retailer prepares to transfer 400 staff to Wincanton
Argos employees from across the UK are to protest outside its new owner Sainsbury’s’ HQ next week, after the company failed to guarantee their futures within the business.
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Last chance to book your free place at Freight in the City Spring Summit
Freight in the City Spring Summit is now only a few days away and promises to be a must-attend networking opportunity for anybody interested in improving last-mile deliveries in towns and cities. […]
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C Butt trims loss despite fall in turnover
C Butt made a loss for the year ending April 2016 of almost £356,000, but added its balance sheet and cash reserves remained strong.
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Unstable exchange rates knock XPO Logistics’ UK growth
Poor exchange rates negated turnover growth in the UK division of XPO Logistics, according to the group’s 2016 figures.
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Customs frontier and additional checks inevitable after Brexit, says IoD
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has said a customs frontier is inevitable once Britain leaves the EU.