Farmers Lift Blockade

by David Craik • Irish beef hauliers are managing to get through port blockades set by angry British farmers who are trying to prevent them passing through to British stores.......

Hauliers' Vat Uncertainty

• Hauliers are charging VAT on international transport to UK importers when these services should be zero-rated, according to Customs & Excise. Rules regarding the valuation of......

Truck Sales Accelerate

• Truck sales in November climbed nearly 40% over the same month last year, temporarily halting the down-turn in sales. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and......

Dodd's Buys Into Europe With Distribution Division

• Dodd's Group has snapped up the distribution division of Sittingbourne, Kent-based George Hammond as part of its plan to expand its international operation. All the staff at......

Profits Rise At Salvesen Logistics

• Christian Salvesen's UK logistics operation boosted its profits by 11% to £20.9m in the six months to the end of September, with a turnover of £235m. The logistics division,......