Birmingham City Council has recently introduced plans to install a 20mph speed limit across the city’s residential roads. The proposal would see 90% of the city roads covered by a 20mph speed limit and cost £7m to fully implement over the course of five to seven years. The project would be funded through the Local […]
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Highways Agency to open up use of hard shoulders
Nov
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In a potentially beneficial move for Road Hauliers and motorists in general, The Highways Agency (HA) has announced they will temporarily be opening up the hard shoulders of certain areas of motorways to road users.One of the areas involved is the stretch between junctions 19 and 20 on the M4 near Bristol. The trial period […]
UK providing new impetus for growing continental freight market
Nov
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The continue improvement of the British economy was underlined recently, as Eurotunnel boss hailed the upturn for providing “new impetus” to the growing freight market between the UK and continental Europe. Chairman and chief executive of Eurotunnel, Jacques Gounon, said, “In the freight market it’s quite clear the economic recovery in Britain is driving huge […]
Amazon changes shipping requirements
Oct
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This week saw some big news in the world of shipping as retail giants Amazon.com announced a change in some of their shipping requirements. Super Saver Shipping – the popular option that meant items were delivered free as long as the order totalled over $25 dollars in the US – has increased it’s threshold to […]
French Ecotax could cause chaos for UK hauliers
Oct
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The French authorities are planning to introduce a new Ecotax from the 1st January 2014 for any vehicle using the French national road (N’ Road) network. The Road tax will affect all freight vehicles weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, and could affect a significant number of UK based hauliers. The charges will be levied in […]
Drone delivery service launches in Australia
Oct
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With the steady development of drone technology for developing countries continuing, a Sydney based firm as recently launched a commercial book delivery service. Australian startup, Flirtey, has unleashed its flock of flying drones on the Sydney public and claims that “commercial drones are going to become as ubiquitous as aeroplanes”. They have partnered with text […]
Removal company employees reveal their strangest stories
Oct
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Generally, removal workers are a trustworthy lot – many businesses depend on the integrity and honesty of their staff. Occasionally though, the daily routine of sorting through other people’s possessions turns up a few interesting finds and unusual experiences. Some of those experiences have been shared with us below, and kudos to those who took […]
Tips for moving countries
Oct
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As if moving house wasn’t already a stressful experience, those of us who choose to seek a new life abroad can face even more difficulties during their home move. Here are some handy tips to bear in mind when moving to the continent. The use of an insured international removals company is a must – […]
Shipping – The Infographics
Oct
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To ease your mushy weekend brain into the new week, take a look at these interesting yet easy-on-the-eye infographics containing information on containers, sustainable shipping, and container shipping.
Are You Sending Items Aboard That You Shouldn’t?
Oct
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When it comes to buying a gift or making a purchase online, you rarely think about the possibility that the item that you are sending could be about to breach the mail regulations of various countries across the globe and in the bid to make things easier for you all, we have researched into some […]