3121. FTA Response to London's Proposed Ultra-Low Emissions Zone
July 28, 2016
The Mayor of London’s proposed Ultra-Low Emissions Zone, or ULEZ, has been high on the public agenda lately. While the need to do something about global carbon emissions - as well as London’s poor air quality - is indisputable, the nature of the ULEZ and the timing of its introduction could place an...
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3122. Initiative to Reduce the Cost of Being Off the Road
July 28, 2016
RAC Business has recently published its research into the obstacles faced by professionals in the freight industry when attempting to co-ordinate the activities of a large fleet. According to this research, haulage firms frequently lose in excess of £7,000 every year due to broken down vehicles stan...
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3123. New Green Truck Fund to Help Reduce Emissions
July 28, 2016
At the end of June 2016, Transport Minister Andrew Jones announced that the government would be initiating a fund to help promote the move by haulage companies to environmentally friendly green trucks.
According to the Minister, the fund will consist of £19 million. £15 million is to encoura...
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3124. The Lean & Green Award Goes Global
July 28, 2016
Environmental safety, preservation and sustainability are all ever-important issues that have come to the front over the past years. In the haulage industry, we are witnessing ever more stringent environmental regulations, both national and international, governing the vehicles we use and the cargoe...
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3125. My Worst Nightmare On the Road - Losing a Wheel!
July 28, 2016
I’ve been doing haulage work for years, and my worst nightmare is losing a wheel when I’m on a job. I’ve heard about it from other unlucky drivers but so far, I’ve been spared -and that is thanks to proper care and maintenances of my truck’s wheels and tyres.
Riding On Our Wheels
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3126. Using Carbon Calculators in the Courier Business
July 28, 2016
Carbon emissions and climate change are never far from any industry’s discussions these days, especially those of an industry so deeply associated with the internal combustion engine. Road users, courier drivers among them, pump out enormous quantities of greenhouse gases every year, and as average ...
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3127. Delivering Paintings and Works of Art
July 28, 2016
Paintings and other works of 2D art are notoriously difficult to transport: they are subject to the trifecta of unwieldiness, fragility and high monetary value. Canvases rip, frames warp and crack, and paint is abraded. During your work as a courier you may well be required to transport paintings, s...
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3128. A Guide to Invoicing
July 28, 2016
Invoicing is simply the process of formally asking for payment. Every legitimately operating company with clients produces invoices, although you may not have had to do much invoice management in the past. If you’re not self-employed, companies will often have people or departments who handle the in...
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3129. Tuscany: Where Wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Sites Abound!
July 28, 2016
One of the things that small group tours of Italy do best is catering to your individual interests, whether they be cultural heritage, traditional cuisine, or shopping opportunities. It can sometimes be tricky to arrange a coherent itinerary that both meets travellers’ expectations and avoids whole ...
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3130. Puccini's Lucca: An Amazing Discovery
July 28, 2016
Small group tours of Italy can focus on very many different things, from culinary adventures to cultural highlights. Moreover, thanks to the size of the tours, we can easily tailor the activities on offer to your interests, even the most specific ones. That is why, when if asked to organize a visit ...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
