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Tokio Marine Launches Liability Cover For Freighters

Jan
6

If you are looking for freight liability insurance, the insurance company Tokio Marine Europe have recently launched liability insurance that meets the demands of companies in the freight and warehousing sectors. The insurer has said that the product will provide you with worldwide liability cover, this excludes sanctioned territories. They have also said this this […]

Ctrack Launches RFID Tracking Solution

Jan
3

Ctrack is soon to send out its new integrated RFID monitoring system across Europe. The new monitoring systems are designed to protect high-value goods. Following it’s success in South Africa and Asia Pacific, ISIS which has been developed with Mega Fortris who are a specialist designer and manufacturer of security seals, will be launched in […]

The Most Powerful Trucks In The World

Dec
30

Trucks come in different sizes, configurations, and load capacities. There are two companies that have come out with trucks so powerful that they could put even super cars to shame. These two companies are Scania and Volvo, and they have been fighting for the title of the most powerful truck in the world as well […]

94% Of Fleet Cars & Vans Setting High Standards For Tyre Safety

Dec
27

As part of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence conferences, expert technicians from local ATS Euromaster centres checked the tyres of 301 vehicles in Sheffield, Slough and Dunblane. From these tests ATS Euromaster has revealed that in the majority of cases fleet vehicles qualify for the highest level of tyre safety classification. The car […]

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Funny Road Signs

Dec
25

We have for you a selection of some of the funniest road signs from around the world. In this collection there is everything from the ironic to just outrageous. Our favourite has to be the sign from India on the treacherous Himalayan road. With UK councils apparently incapable of repairing our pothole covered streets, how about some […]

Wellington Newsagent Takes On Royal Mail

Dec
23

Local shop owners Lorraine Lettley, and daughter Trish, have set up their own postal service after customers complained about the rising cost of sending mail. The service is half the price of a first class stamp, guarantees next day delivery by hand and the team is now posting 250 items a day since launching the […]

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Hong Kong Freighter Service Is Welcomed At Manchester Airport

Dec
20

One of the world’s largest commercial freighters, the Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-8F was welcomed at Manchester Airport on Thursday, as it landed from Hong Kong. The new aircraft will fly on a regularly on the Manchester-to-Hong Kong route and can carry more than 130 tonnes of cargo. Graeme Ferguson, commercial director for cargo at Manchester […]

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Top 5 Sat Nav Voices

Dec
18

A survey of 1,000 motorists by the motoring website Motors.co.uk has revealed the most popular satnav voices to direct you to your destination. While some are performed by the people themselves, some of the voices have been provided by impersonators. Either way, these top 5 are sure to provide you with a laugh. 1. Brian Blessed […]

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Top Christmas Packing Tips

Dec
16

The festive shopping season is now well and truly underway, but while consumers are busy shopping and spending time with their families, delivery companies and retailers are working  hard to meet customer demand. As well as delivery companies and retailers making sure shipments are dispatched in time for the big day, it’s also up to them […]

5 Best Rest Stops In The World

Dec
13

For every trucker one of the most important things on any road trip is rest stop accessibility. No trucker wants to spend any longer on the road than he has to before his next break. Fortunately, not every rest stop in the world is limited to just fuel, food, and toilets. Some are a little […]