2181. A Barger's Guide to the Canal du Nivernais
October 27, 2017
Amongst the beautiful inland waterways of France, the Canal du Nivernais offers a scenic cruising route through the bucolic, history-laden landscape of Burgundy. Originally created as a feeder waterway along which to float firewood, today it has a very different incarnation as a popular route for th...
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2182. Your Guide to Barging on the Canal de Bourgogne
October 24, 2017
The Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy is often revered as one of the nicest canals to navigate in France, with beautiful scenery that features charming French houses and colourful greenery. There are lots of historical sites to visit along the way too, including cathedrals, abbeys and markets. Length...
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2183. The River Po: a Barger's Guide
October 24, 2017
Searching for great river cruises? Italy’s lovely rivers and canals offer tourists a chance to explore the wonders of this beautiful country. When you navigate down the River Po, you can travel through the various Italian natural landscapes, marvelling at unique lagoon islands, gorgeous lakesides fl...
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2184. Discover Ireland's Grand Canal on a Barge Cruise
October 24, 2017
For your next holiday, take a barge cruise down the Grand Canal and travel from Dublin to Shannon to discover all Ireland has to offer. You can admire the gorgeous green countryside and delightful little cottages that line the waterway, while diving into its interesting and intricate history as a co...
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2185. All You Need to Know About the Canal de la Marne au Rhin
October 24, 2017
For your next barge holiday in France, why not travel down the Canal de la Marne au Rhin and discover the wonders of Alsace-Lorraine. Its complex history has made it a beautiful crossroads of French and German culture, creating the iconic wooden-beamed houses, delicious Alsatian wines and even their...
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2186. 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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2187. 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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2188. 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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2189. 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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2190. 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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Author: Laura Jeeves
