2241. Spanish Sweets From Chocolati to Chocolate Bars
December 21, 2017
Working with wholesale sweets and chocolates, I come across brands from all over the world. Each country has its own special relationship to the sweet stuff, with distinctive recipes and flavours delighting us year by year. Though the Aztecs had been working with cacao for years, it was the Spanish ...
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2242. Classics With a Twist: The Wonderful World of Monty Bojangles
December 21, 2017
In the wholesale confectionery industry, everybody knows the name Monty Bojangles. This brand has won multiple awards for its innovative design and plenty of recognition for its delicious truffle flavours. If you’re looking for something to liven up your shop space, this is it! With eye-catching des...
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2243. Freight Forwarding Post Brexit: Customs
December 18, 2017
With the impending onset of Brexit, the landscape of the transport industry is set for some inevitable changes, particularly affecting freight forwarders who manage European haulage contracts. But industry experts have voiced concerns that the UK government has been in denial about how customs proce...
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2244. Quick and Easy Tips for Enhancing Fuel Efficiency
December 18, 2017
Did you know that almost 20% of the total cost of your fleet is taken up by fuel prices? If you are looking to maximise your haulage company’s profits and make your operations less costly, here are a few things that you can do to cut down on your fuel consumption while carrying out delivery work. ...
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2245. Tackle Haulage Shortages for a Happy Holiday
December 18, 2017
It’s time to shine a new light on something that’s too often portrayed as a crisis. As I’m sure you know, the haulage industry has been experiencing a drivers’ shortage in recent years. Of course, this shortage is heightened around Christmas as demand increases and drivers are off on holiday, but ra...
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2246. Dennison Commercials is the UK's Franchised Dealer of the Year
December 18, 2017
Award season is here and the honours keep on rolling in! In mid-November, the Commercial Motor Awards were held in Birmingham, where this year’s winners were announced. I’m happy to report that Dennison Commercials received the prestigious Franchised Dealer of the Year award.
The Dennison gr...
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2247. Black Friday at Eddie Stobart: Training Academy Peaks
December 18, 2017
As it turns out, Black Friday isn’t just about buying massively discounted TVs and iPads. Haulage companies are reaping the benefits, too. Eddie Stobart, a principal logistics and supply company based in the UK, used Black Friday to sell its popular courses at a discounted price and saw sign-ups to ...
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2248. Meet Angela Martin: Scotland's Transport Woman of the Year
December 18, 2017
I have some exciting news for you: Scotland’s Transport Woman of the Year was announced earlier this month. This year’s winner is – drum roll, please – Angela Martin! She is a brilliant employee at one of the major haulage companies in Grangemouth.
About This Year’s Winner
Angela Ma...
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2249. Operation Stack is an Operation Headache
December 18, 2017
Most people working in the UK/European transport industry will be familiar with Operation Stack, the governmental strategy set in place to deal with the congestion problems at the Port of Dover and the Eurotunnel in Kent. The closing of parts of the M20 motorway to other traffic as lorries are queue...
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2250. Lorry Drivers Foot the Bill for Road Maintenance
December 18, 2017
"Tax" is not the most popular three-letter word in the English language, but it's an inevitable part of our working lives. Despite all of its negative connotations, it's a necessary evil that greases the wheels of our national economy. Without taxes that pay for our roads, infrastructure, defence an...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
