Sales seminar
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A ONE-DAY seminar on marketing transport services is to be held at Coventry Esso Hotel on January 18 to teach hauliers the techniques of selling the services of an operator.
The seminar is organised by David Lowe and Associates and will cover subjects including assessing the market, advertising and public relations. The seminar will cost £30 and the organisers can accept bookings on 0676 33093.
Customs grant
LEEDS Containerbase has been granted its own Customs facilities this week by the Customs and Excise — the third base to be given its own facilities.
The Station Presentation of Entries was described by general manager Max Durbin as "a major advantage in saving time for agents." Leeds follows Manchester and Barking in being granted the concession.
Container move
McGREGOR Cory Europe is to move into the East London International Container Depot this month from its export groupage depot at West Thiirrock.
The company says it has outgrown its groupage depot and now its sales and marketing divisions will move into the new Stratford, London, office.
Managing director John Bowers commented: "We are confident that this move will provide both existing and potential customers with an even better service."
RHA yearbook
HAULAGE Manual, the official yearbook of the Road Haulage Association has been published and circulated to members for use by their official representative on the RHA. Additional copies are available from the Association price £4.50 each.