So, summer is here … well, the UK version of it anyway, which means that soon summer holidays will be starting as the nation attempts to get somewhere that actually sees some sun, sea and surf. But regardless of the time of year, if you’re the type of individual who likes to take their own […]
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New Felixstowe Rail Terminal
Jun
12
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Britain’s biggest container port, Felixstowe, officially opened its new rail terminal last week, doubling rail capacity. The new rail terminal is a £40 million investment that’s part of a scheme to increase capacity at the port that includes the two new berths that were opened in November 2011. Co-financed by the European Union Trans-European Transport […]
Motorway Hogging A Thing Of The Past?
Jun
10
10
Finally, the bugbear for most of us driving on the motorway will finally be wiped out. Middle lane hoggers could now be subject to a £100 fine and points on their licence after the Government outlined its plans to tackle the problem. But why, exactly, is it so bad? Other than because the Highway Code […]
Truckfest 2013
Jun
7
7
Summer’s pretty much here (although the weather may occasionally need to be reminded of that), and we all know what that means. Yup, Truckfest. The travelling truck-centric extravaganza that offers family fun and entertainment for truck-lovers the UK over. Think of it as the haulage and transportation sector’s version of the music festival (although it […]
Shipping Volumes
May
31
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Due to the nature of the transportation industry, and the dependency all other industries have upon it, increases in freight transportation can often be seen as a sign that the economy is on the rise. At a time when the world economy is struggling, close watch is kept on freight industries for those first signs […]
Father’s Day
May
29
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A gentle reminder that Father’s Day is just around the corner, so if you haven’t already organised that perfect pressie now’s the time to get your thinking cap on! With just two weeks left to find the right gift, time’s running out. Regardless of where you buy your gift, online or off, if you live […]
Fuel Thieves
May
27
27
Times are hard enough as it is without having to worry about thievery. But for many businesses with large vehicles, fuel theft is becoming a growing problem with vehicles being emptied of their fuel and, in some cases, even their fuel tanks. But Derbyshire Police and Derbyshire Dales District Council have come up with a […]
Tips for Moving Home
May
24
24
While summer appears to still be undecided on whether it’s truly here or not, your moving date is probably set and the weather won’t change that. Moving home is one of the most stressful things you can do, but with some forethought and planning you can help make your move… well, not quite stress-free but […]
Liquid Air & The Logistics Sector
May
22
22
With fuel prices rising, the search for sustainable and cost effective fossil fuel alternatives is on going. As fuel prices continue to damage hauliers’ ability to provide services, UK companies are feeling the pressure as European based businesses are able to meet the demands of the sector with the help of lower diesel prices. Enter […]
Aerodynamic Trucks
May
17
17
It’s surprising how much fuel is required to push a brick-like truck along a road. We’ve already seen improvements in trailer design, with a curved top to help the air flow over the length cleanly, but the cabs themselves have little in the way of aerodynamic structure in place to help facilitate that. Enter the […]