A change in the type of vehicles used for domestic furniture removals and storage has changed moving day forever. Traditionally, a furniture removal company would use a large box van with a drop down door or a tail lift for loading and unloading furniture and household effects. Now, furniture removal specialists are moving towards using […]
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The strangest items ever handled by delivery services
May
20
20
Millions of packages are transported by delivery services each year, but every so often something rather out of the ordinary comes along. Delivery services around the world handle billions of packages every year, shifting goods via transport networks to every corner of the globe. Most of the consignments are manufactured goods, paperwork or household items, […]
Sea Freight Boosted With New Paris Canal Project
May
19
19
Sea freight from London directly to Paris will become possible with a new waterways project being given the go ahead. A new multi-million pound new project to link two canals in France will open up sea freight routes from the French capital directly to major ports on the northern coastline of the English Channel, making […]
Yacht Delivery on the Increase for Emerging Market Clients
May
19
19
High net worth individuals from the East are increasing their spend on big ticket items with new super yacht deliveries topping the ‘must buy’ list. A new report released this week shows that conspicuous consumption on high-end luxury goods has not abated despite the worldwide recession, with yacht delivery hitting the top of the expenditure […]
Couriers, would you consider going electric?
May
18
18
Couriers are feeling the crunch of rising fuel prices and with no sign of the costs coming down (inflation rose to 4.5% in April), road transport companies need to find ways to beat the problem. One idea that the government has been pushing for some time is electric vehicles. Many see them as compact little […]
Reckless drivers to get on the spot fines
May
13
13
Couriers, hauliers and anybody working for road transport companies know how frustrating some drivers can be. Whether they’re bad drivers or just plain ignorant, it only takes one to spoil your day. So surely you all jumped for joy at the news that on the spot fines are to be brought in for reckless drivers? […]
Car transport – the festival season
May
11
11
Despite the rain last week, the British summer is well on its way and with it comes the festival season, not only for music but for cars too! You’ve spent all your spare time (and cash) getting your classic car just right over the last few years and now you want to show it at […]
Shipping – British exporters look beyond the EU
May
9
9
Britain’s economic recovery is being lead by a boom in exports, but many are finding EU sales weak as the powerhouses are rocked by their own financial issues. Shipping companies are likely to see the effects of problems in Spain and Portugal as British companies call on them to take their products further afield in […]
Portugal’s financial woes could mean?
May
6
6
It’s been widely reported this week that Portugal is likely to head into recession after a whopping £70bn bail out. It’s proximity to the UK and temperate climate has made it a popular destination for holiday and second homes. According to international estate agents Savills, Portugal, coupled with the US is the fourth most sought-after […]
What would be the impact of shipping container weight regulations?
Apr
28
28
The dangers of overweight containers are obvious, especially when you see photos like these: Late last year the World Shipping Council (WSC) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) urged the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to create new legislation surrounding the issue. They want all containers to be weighed at the port before being stowed […]