1221. It's A Women's World: The ‘Ladies' Château' of the Loire Valley
October 24, 2017
A French barge cruise on one of European Waterways luxurious, fully-crewed barge hotels is an experience to remember. We firmly believe that there is no better way to explore the Continent than from the water.
The Nymphea hosts our French barge cruise in the Loire Valley, passing under the ...
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1222. Spoiler Alert: Improving Your Fleet's Aerodynamics
October 24, 2017
Making something more aerodynamic (which can be described as "creating a shape that reduces the drag of air moving past") can be useful in an array of situations and commercial engineering applications. Within the transport industry, particularly for those doing haulage jobs, it is being increasingl...
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1223. TfL's Clear Vision for HGVs in London
October 24, 2017
Transport for London (TfL) has recently proposed a new rating system in order to categorise heavy goods vehicle drivers' direct line of sight from inside the cab.As part of the development of theVision Zero approach for London's roads, the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) uses star ratings from zeroto f...
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1224. Have a Compliant Christmas: Your Driver Checklist
October 24, 2017
It's no surprise that the impending Christmas period is the busiest time of the year for the delivery industry. Many haulage companies are faced with the need to employ casual drivers for eight to ten weeks to cope with the extra demand, but taking on temporary staff doesn't come without its headach...
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1225. Book Your Place at Freight in the City Expo 2017
October 24, 2017
After two highly successful years, the annual Freight in the City Expo is about to hit London once again. Judging by the past years, and with an estimated 1,000 people expected in attendance, this year's edition is set to be one of the most important dates on the transport industry event calendar. ...
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1226. Keep Calm and Drive On: How to Minimise Risk on the Road
October 24, 2017
Safety has always been a top priority and concern of the transport industry. It is in everyone’s best interest to keep our roads safe for drivers delivering much-needed goods. Fleet owners are well aware that accidents, regardless of their cause, cost money, which can either devastate a small busine...
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1227. What Kind of Driver Are You? Find Out Here!
October 24, 2017
The haulage and logistics industry has felt the effects of our changing world and economies as much as any other industry. However, the demand for the process itself remains steady, which means reliable, consistent and somewhat lucrative job prospects for skilled workers. Drivers these days are also...
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1228. 5 Areas in Which You Can Improve Your Fleet's Aerodynamics
October 24, 2017
If you're a fleet manager dealing with vehicles over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight (GVW), aerodynamics is not just an impressive term to drop at your next networking function. If your business depends on keeping haulage jobs profitable, it can be a life-changing word.
Aerodynamics and the...
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1229. What's New in Les Gets-Morzine: 2017-2018
October 24, 2017
Like all ski resorts, Les Gets and Morzine have been getting into gear in anticipation of the upcoming season. From upgraded ski facilities to new luxury properties, we have plenty of exciting news that will get you looking up flights to Geneva and unpacking your skis.
Luxury Properties Ope...
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1230. A Lad's Ski Break in Morzine
October 24, 2017
Listen up skiers! Summer’s heading for the exit and you know what that means. You, your best mates and some ski runs to conquer…
That’s all nice and simple, but there’s still the tricky choice of where to go. There are loads of great ski resorts to choose from in Europe, each with their own ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
