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international hauliers and freight agents is being formed by Thoresen Car Ferries Ltd. The first meeting will he held at the National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place. London, SW1, on May 24. when members will be addressed by Dr. Karl Kuhne of the EEC on International Haulage in the Common Market ". It is intended to hold regular meetings.
Scot Retires : After 40 years as a haulier, Mr. John Hogg, of Biggar, Lanarks, has retired. Mr. Hogg had operated a regular Biggar-Glasgow service with three A-licensed vehicles. His business has been bought by Mr. David Clarkson, who operated between Edinburgh and Biggar.
International Haulage Meeting: The Eastern area of the RHA will hold a special meeting on international transport at the Alexandra Restaurant. Felixstowe, at 7.30 p.m. on May 25. The meeting will be addressed hy Mr. R. H. lnsoll, RHA executive secretary, who will give advice on Continental road transport operation. There will also be a film show on the roll-on/roll-off facilities provided by the Transport Ferry Service. Particular aim of the meeting is to brief members on international haulage in the light of the opening of the Felixstowe/ Rotterdam roll-on/roll-off ferry by the TFS on July 1. •
Long TIR : The first 33 ft. two-deck tiltcovered TIR semi-trailer to be operated by Channel Road Services Ltd. (the Hays Wharf company) left London on Wednesday with 20 tons of Potterton boilers destined for Paris. it is the first of a batch of York special two-deckers for the company.