641. Tour the Panthéon on a School Trip to Paris
February 25, 2019
When you think of Paris, your mind is likely to conjure up the image of the stunning Eiffel Tower, but the city is also home to many other historically significant monuments. One such impressive building is the little-known Panthéon, which is a must-visit for every student of history. It was formerl...
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642. The Best Resorts for First-Timers on School Ski Trips
February 25, 2019
School ski trips may seem like a daunting experience for young students, but a well-organised getaway can actually become an enthralling excursion for new skiers. If most of the students in your class are beginners to snow sports, why not consider a customised experience in one of the many ski resor...
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643. Explore Jewish Culture on a School Trip to Paris
February 25, 2019
While Paris is popularly known for its world-famous Eiffel Tower, cheese and wine, it is also home to several hidden cultural gems. One such symbol of heritage is the impressive Museum of Jewish Art and History, locally known by its French name, Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsm. It is a rich sou...
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644. Using Tired Tyres: DVSA's New Safety Guide
February 21, 2019
Doing haulage jobs can be tough on your tyres. Long hours, often at high speeds on the motorway, and carrying heavy loads all put a lot of pressure on your vehicle. Of course, although it would be great to use brand-new tyres for every journey, this just isn’t practical. It’d be too expensive, for o...
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645. Biogas Benefits: A Green Future for the Transport Sector
February 21, 2019
All businesses face pressures to innovate and none more than haulage companies. For decades now, issues around climate change have pushed the development of new and alternative fuels, and these debates are only intensifying as evidence piles up.
This can be stressful, especially as transpor...
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646. Camera Telematics Finally Launching Street Angel in the UK
February 21, 2019
Dealing with insurance claims is every logistics manager’s nightmare. The process is especially painful if you’re making do with incomplete or bad information. What should be an open and shut case can drag out, turning into months of tit-for-tat and he-said-she-said testimony. Many haulage companies...
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647. A Bit of Culture and History on the Humber Bridge
February 21, 2019
return loads with available drivers. Over 5,400 member companies are networked together through the Exchange to fill empty capacity, get new clients and form long-lasting business relationships.">One of the biggest perks of a job in the haulage industry is the chance to get out on the open road ...
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648. New Refuelling Bunker Opens at Holyhead Port
February 21, 2019
As anyone who does haulage work knows, there are few things more annoying than having to go out of your way to refuel. It’s always annoying having to spend longer at the wheel and take longer to complete the job. But it feels especially bad when you have to detour to fill up, as you know that some o...
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649. Using Virtual Reality to Improve Health and Safety in the Haulage Industry
February 21, 2019
For any logistics manager, health and safety training for your drivers and depot staff is always one of the highest priorities. While haulage work is very tightly regulated, there are many aspects of the industry that can be dangerous, and it’s absolutely essential to provide the correct education t...
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650. Designer Services: English Heritage's Filling Stations
February 21, 2019
When is a petrol station not a petrol station? When it’s the Red Hill filling station in Leicestershire! If you travel via the A6 at Loughborough Road to drop off goods or pick up return loads you may be familiar with this space age looking road stop, but what you might not know is that it holds a p...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
