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 […]
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Shipping – British exporters look beyond the EU
May
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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
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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
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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 […]
Comparison sites…what’s the big deal!?!
Apr
20
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It wasn’t too long ago that the only comparison site of any note was Kelkoo, now you can compare everything from toasters and holidays to gas bills and wine! British consumers are still extremely wary of spending their money, with significant government cuts meaning many more people are likely to be made redundant this year […]
Ten tips to get the best from delivery auction sites – part 2
Mar
28
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If you missed the first half of this post last week you can check it out here. Looking around the internet on social networking sites and forums there are a lot of couriers, hauliers and other transport companies that aren’t seeing the full benefits of transport comparison websites. Our experience shows that there are number […]
Ten tips to get the best from delivery auction sites – part 1
Mar
24
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Looking around the internet, on social networking sites and forums there are a lot of couriers, hauliers and other transport companies that aren’t seeing the full benefits of transport comparison websites. Our experience shows that there are number of things you can do to give yourself a much better chance of gaining, regular, quality business […]
April fuel day is gathering pace
Mar
17
17
We’ve all seen the price at the pumps rocket over the last few weeks/months/years, but it’s set to go up again next month when the government adds another 1p to the fuel duty. Earlier this month Fair Fuel UK handed over a petition to Downing Street with over 120,000 signatures on it, urging parliament not […]
Further postal disruption on the cards
Mar
9
9
After 2009’s nightmare Royal Mail strikes it looks like there could be more interruptions this month as Post Office counter workers strike. According to the Communications Workers Union, “Post Office workers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay, job security and the future of the Crown post office network.” […]
Does your business insurance cover you correctly?
Mar
4
4
Insurance is a complicated business, even for the simple purpose of insuring a small family car, let alone for the van you use to make a living. Are you certain that you have the correct insurance? After a quick Google search of “what insurance does a courier need” it becomes clear that there isn’t a […]