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P&O Ferries set to lift capacity at Teesport

P&O FERRIES is set to lift capacity on its Zeebrugge-Teesport route by almost 25 per cent within the next month in order to create a gateway to Scotland via the north-eastern port.

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HeavyHaul makes TotalKare investment

An Essex-based plant and machinery transport specialist has made a significant investment into supporting its rapidly growing workshop.

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Crumbling roads cost taxpayers millions

Pothole-related repairs cost motorists and insurers £1m a month according to the AA – a fact that comes as no surprise to the Road Haulage Association.

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One six drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel – survey finds

One in six drivers has fallen asleep at the wheel, according to a new SmartWitness survey. A further 42 per cent of motorists have admitted driving while they felt drowsy and were in danger of nodding off.

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Silvertown tunnel decision to keep east London moving

The go-ahead for a new Thames crossing at Silvertown, given today (10 May 2018) by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the interests of the logistics industry.

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FTA conference to help keep Britain trading post-Brexit

As political negotiations continue in Brussels, and with the transition period for Brexit all but agreed until the end of 2020, businesses across the country are starting to consider the arrangements they will need to keep trading efficiently, both with European and domestic customers in the coming months and years.

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Stena Line continues to deliver on sustainability strategy

Stena Line continues to deliver on its ambitious sustainability strategy. 15% lower sulphur emissions, reduced plastic onboard and a decreased number of accidents among the seagoing staff are just some of the results highlighted in its yearly overview… A Sustainable Journey.

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Fleetcheck teams up with Ctrack to support connected fleet management

FleetCheck has expanded its partner programme with a new agreement with fleet telematics specialist Ctrack, an Inseego company. As a result, FleetCheck’s advanced fleet software will be integrated with the Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system to meet growing demand for connected solutions from customers. Ctrack joins a select number of...

Monahans Transport brings Krone Box Liner to Southampton Port

Monahans Transport, the specialist container logistics operator has taken delivery of two Box Liner container carriers from Krone which, reports the company, are the first to operate from Southampton Port.

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Volvo presents second all-electric truck model

Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric, the company is expanding its product range with yet another electric truck – the Volvo FE Electric. Designed for heavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes,...

SmartWitness launches Full Service Fleet Monitoring Service

Video telematics pioneers SmartWitness have launched a full service live monitoring system called SmartGuard that provides complete cover for fleets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Hankook presents commercial tyre solutions at CV Show

Hankook Tyre presented a comprehensive range of commercial vehicle tyres including a new bus tyre for city traffic at the CV Showe in Birmingham last week.

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