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The plight of the Kosovan refugees has captured the imagination of many in the transport industry, who simply aren't prepared to sit back and do nothing.
In Manchester, for example, 12 tractive units were supplied by Salford Van Hire for a mercy mission organised by Manchester Aid for Kosovo refugees.
In Luton DTS Logistics was approached by the Luton Christian Fellowship and asked to transport 50 tonnes of warm clothing to the refugees on the Serbian/Romanian border. Three artics set out on the journey to drive the garments to the Tabor Church in Ordea, Romania, from where they will be transported across the border by volunteers. For many years the company has transported made-up garments to high-street retail outlets in the UK. DTS Logistics managing director Mike Daly says: "There could be no better reason for reversing the process than easing the plight of at least a few of the people who cannot deserve what has happened to them."
Meanwhile, in Yorkshire, newlyweds Andrew and Cilia Williams sacrificed their honeymoon in order to take Andrew's Bedford lorry, loaded with aid, to the Balkans. After a traditional wedding with all the trimmings, Andrew, who runs his own firm, AC Commercials, set off with Cilia to deliver supplies from the Kosovo Shoebox Appeal organised by the local radio station. Before setting off Andrew admitted: "It's not exactly traditional, but Cilia doesn't mind sacrificing her honeymoon as we can have a holiday anytime, but this is their lives, we have to help them as much as possible."